Baylor and athletic director Mack Rhoades are parting ways after nine years, sources confirm to CBS Sports' Matt Norlander and Matt Zenitz. Rhoades recently stepped down as chair and member of the College Football Playoff Committee.

Baylor opened an internal investigation into Rhoades earlier this week, according to a school spokesperson. The probe did not involve the football program or a previous altercation with tight end Michael Trigg . Instead, sources say the incident involves an alleged personal situation that is believed to violate Rhoades' contract and the university's code of ethics.

Baylor has been in conversations with Rhoades about a formal separation for approximately a week, according to Norlander. He began a personal leave of absence on Nov. 12, was set to last 28 d

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