Mack Rhoades is taking a leave from his job as athletic director at Baylor and also stepping away from his position as the College Football Playoff chairman, ESPN reported Thursday, citing personal reasons.

Per the report, Rhoades told ESPN that he informed the school he intended to leave his role for now but declined to provide a more specific reason.

Yahoo Sports reported that Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek is being nominated to serve as Rhoades’ replacement as CFP commitment chair. The Big 12 is recommending Utah AD Mark Harlan fill the spot on the board.

The university told ESPN that unspecified allegations were made against Rhoades on Monday that do not involve the football team or issues pertaining to student welfare, NCAA rules or Title IX.

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