Baylor athletic director Mack Rhoades is taking a leave of absence from his responsibilities with the university, sources tell CBS Sports' Brandon Marcello. Rhoades is also stepping down from his position as College Football Playoff chair. He will be replaced as both CFP chair and as a member of the committee, ESPN reports .

Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek is expected to be nominated to take Rhoades' place as CFP chair. The Big 12 is recommending Utah AD Mark Harlan to replace him on the committee. Both nominations are pending authorization from the CFP governing boards.

Baylor received new allegations related to Rhoades on Monday, according to a school spokesperson. The allegations do not involve the football program and are not tied to the previously reported incident with Michael Tri

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