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 .

Baylor athletics director Mack Rhoades is taking a leave of absence. Rhoades also serves as the chair of the College Football Playoff committee.

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