Iowa AD selected new playoff selection committee chairman

Iowa athletic director Gary Barta has been chosen as the new chairman of the College Football Playoff selection committee.

Barta was appointed to the selection committee in January 2019 and will replace Oregon athletic director Rob Mullens as chairman.

Three new members of the selection committee were also appointed for three-year terms. They are former Penn State offensive lineman John Urschel, Wyoming athletic director Tom Burman and Colorado AD Rick George.

Besides Mullens, also cycling off the committee are former Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer and Robert Morris University President Chris Howard, a former football player at Air Force.