IRVING, TX – The College Football Playoff (CFP) Management Committee has appointed Damon Evans, Barry P. Gossett Director of Athletics at the University of Maryland, to the College Football Playoff Selection Committee as announced by Rich Clark, the Executive Director of the CFP on Tuesday.
“I am truly honored to be selected to the College Football Playoff Selection Committee,” said Evans. “Representing the University of Maryland and Maryland Athletics in this capacity is a privilege I take with great pride. As someone who is passionate about the game, I look forward to contributing to the future of college football alongside my fellow committee members. This is an exciting opportunity and I am grateful for the chance to serve in this important role and to represent Maryland on a national stage.”
The CFP Management Committee appointed Baylor University Athletics Director Mack Rhoades as selection committee chair for the 2025 football season. Clark also announced that the Management Committee has appointed Mark Dantonio, former head coach at the University of Cincinnati and Michigan State University; Ivan Maisel, former sportswriter for The Atlanta Constitution, Sports Illustrated, the Dallas Morning News, Newsday, ESPN and On3; Chris Massaro, athletics director at Middle Tennessee State University; and Wesley Walls, former All-American tight end from Ole Miss, to the CFP Selection Committee.
The new members will begin three-year terms starting this spring. They will replace Chet Gladchek, Jim Grobe, Manuel, Will Shields and Kelly Whiteside, whose terms have expired. Due to other commitments and the size of last year’s incoming class, Gary Pinkel stepped down following the completion of his first year on the committee. All six departing members will join a distinguished group of alumni.
Clark also announced that the management committee has asked Steve Wieberg, former CFP Selection Committee member (2014-17) and longtime writer for USA TODAY, to return for a one-year term.
“The additions of Mark, Damon, Ivan, Chris and Wesley will bring some great new voices to the selection committee as we enter our 12th season,” Clark said. “Each of them has tremendous knowledge, passion and dedication to college football, along with outstanding character and integrity. Their skills and wide variety of experiences—from coaches…
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