MTSU AD Chris Massaro appointed to College Football Playoff selection committee

Since serving on an advisory board when the College Football Playoff was being formed, Middle Tennessee State athletic director Chris Massaro knew he would want to be on the CFP selection committee one day.

Massaro’s wish came true Tuesday, as has was appointed to the College Football Playoff selection committee and will serve on the 13-person panel for the next three football seasons.

“I’ve made it known that I really had a desire to be on that,” Massaro told The Daily News Journal. “(Conference USA commissioner Judy MacLeod) was aware of it. (Being part of the advisory committee) really whetted my appetite, introduced me to some of the people working day to day with the CFP.

“It’s quite an honor. I think (the College Football Playoff) is one of the greatest sporting events in America. To play a role in that is a big honor for me. I hope it brings positive light to MTSU as well.”

Baylor Athletics Director Mack Rhoades will serve as selection committee chair for the 2025 season.

“I look forward to contributing to the important work of evaluating the best teams in the nation and working with some extremely talented individuals,” Massaro said. “College football continues to grow and evolve, and I’m excited to be a small part of the process that helps shape its future.”

Massaro said the new appointment will be a “heavy time commitment,” but one that is worth it.

“I appreciate MTSU allowing me to do that,” Massaro said. “Once they start doing rankings in October, there will be a lot of in-person meetings, every Sunday for about 6-8 weeks. I’ll be flying to Dallas for in-person meetings. It’s going to be heavy in the fall, particularly late in the year from November until the selection in December.”

Massaro is a huge college football fan and watches as many games as possible. That will increase as well.

“I’ll be watching a ton…

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Author : The Daily News Journal

Publish date : 2025-03-04 18:41:00

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