CFP Adds Malzahn, Tedford, Maggard to Selection Committee

The College Football Playoff announced on Monday that former Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn and former Cal head coach Jeff Tedford will join its selection committee this spring, along with Louisiana athletic director Bryan Maggard. The trio will serve three-year terms as the group prepares for its 13th season and the expanded 12-team format.

Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek will return for a second year as committee chair, having assumed the role last November after Baylor athletic director Mack Rhoades stepped down for personal reasons. The new members replace outgoing figures Chris Ault, a former Nevada coach; Jeff Long, a former college athletics administrator; and David Sayler, athletic director at Miami University, whose terms have expired. Former Arizona State and NFL player Randall McDaniel, who took a leave last year, will also rejoin the panel.

CFP executive director Rich Clark highlighted the additions in a statement, saying they "will introduce strong, fresh perspectives to the selection committee." He noted that Malzahn, Tedford and Maggard each bring "a deep understanding of the game, a genuine passion for college football and a commitment to integrity and...