Who is on the College Football Playoff Selection Committee?

Last Modified Jan 6, 2025 16:29 GMT
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The College Football Playoff Selection Committee comprises 13 members, including former coaches, players, administrators, and journalists. These individuals serve three-year terms, chosen for their diverse football knowledge. They convene weekly during the season to evaluate teams based on their performance, strength of schedule, and other vital factors.

This group ensures fairness in selecting the remaining seven out of the 12 teams for the College Football Playoff. They use the information at hand to pick the best teams in the country to compete in the College Football Playoff. The members of the committee meet every Monday and a part of Tuesday morning to assess each of their six weekly rankings.

List of College Football Playoff Selection Committee

The College Football Playoff Selection Committee consists of 13 members, each bringing expertise in college football. Their specialties and term expirations are detailed below.

Head of College Football Playoff Selection Committee

Warde Manuel is the head of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee, as of the 2024-25 season, and brings a wealth of experience from his role as Michigan's Director of Athletics. He replaced Boo Corrigan whose term expired earlier in 2024 after serving two years as the group's chairman.

Manuel served in several athletic roles in Michigan's athletic department from 1996-2005. He later worked as the head of the athletics department at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo from 2005-12.

College Football Playoff Selection Committee Members

As customary, the 13 individuals on the CFP Selection Committee determine the seven teams for the 2024 playoffs. Each committee member has a single three-year term before being replaced by another prominent college football figure.

Here is the present roster of committee members, along with their impact on college football and the conclusion of their tenure on the committee. Warde Manuel presently holds the position of chairman of the committee.

NamePositionConclusion of tenure
Warde ManuelCommittee chair, Michigan athletics directorFebruary 2025
Chris AultFormer head coach at NevadaFebruary 2026
Chet GladchukNavy athletics directorFebruary 2025
Jim GrobeFormer head coach at Ohio, Wake Forest and BaylorFebruary 2025
Randall McDanielFormer Arizona State playerFebruary 2027
Gary PinkelFormer head coach at Toledo and MissouriFebruary 2027
Mack RhoadesBaylor athletics directorFebruary 2027
Mike RileyFormer head coach at Oregon State and NebraskaFebruary 2027
David SaylerMiami (Ohio) athletics directorFebruary 2025
Will ShieldsFormer Nebraska playerFebruary 2025
Kelly WhitesideJournalistFebruary 2025
Carla WilliamsVirginia athletics directorFebruary 2027
Hunter YurachekArkansas athletics directorFebruary 2027

2024 College Football Playoff Format Changes

The 2024 College Football Playoff underwent a format shift, expanding to accommodate 12 teams instead of the usual four. Among these, five will include the top-ranked conference champions, securing automatic tournament spots. Meanwhile, the selection committee will determine the remaining seven slots using the existing ranking system. These rankings will influence the seeding of teams throughout the playoff, ultimately impacting their path to the championship game.

FAQs on College Football Playoff

A: Thirteen members with diverse football backgrounds and expertise evaluate teams.

A: Each serves a single three-year term before being replaced.

A: Chris Ault, Mike Riley, and Chet Gladchuk are some of the notable members on the committee.

A. Warde Manuel is the current head of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee.

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