WACO, Texas — Baylor University Athletic Director Mack Rhoades has stepped down as chairman of the College Football Playoff selection committee and is taking a leave of absence from the university, school officials announced Thursday.

In a statement, Baylor said Rhoades’ leave went into effect Wednesday and cited “personal reasons” for the decision.

“Baylor Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Mack Rhoades is on a leave of absence for personal reasons, effective November 12," the statement reads. "The University will decline to comment further at this time.”

Rhoades was serving his first season as chairman of the CFP selection committee after being appointed earlier this year. He has been Baylor’s athletic director since 2016, overseeing one of the most successful

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