FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas athletics director Hunter Yurachek has been named chairman of the College Football Playoff selection committee to replace Mack Rhoades, the playoff announced Thursday.

Rhoades stepped down from the committee and took a personal leave of absence from his role as Baylor athletics director Thursday.

“We are deeply appreciative of Mack Rhoades' leadership and service as Chair of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee this season,” executive director Rich Clark said in a release. “Mack has informed us of his decision to step down for personal reasons, and our thoughts are with him and his family during this time. We are pleased to announce that Hunter Yurachek will assume the role of Selection Committee Chair, effective immediately.

“Hunter's experience, int

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