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USC President Max Nikias To Chair CFP Board Of Managers
January 11, 2016 | Football
USC President Max Nikias has been named chairman of the College Football Playoff Board of Managers, CFP Executive Director Bill Hancock announced today (Jan. 11).
“Dr. Nikias has been instrumental in the development and growth of the College Football Playoff,” said Hancock. “We appreciate his leadership and continued support. He is highly respected by his fellow presidents and chancellors and he will be an excellent chair.
“I also want to take this opportunity to thank Harvey Perlman for the time and energy he has devoted to the playoff. We have been fortunate to have been led by such talented people.” Nikias will officially begin his term as chair Feb. 1.
The Board of Managers governs the College Football Playoff business, property and affairs. The board develops, reviews and approves annual budgets, policies and operating guidelines. It has authority over all aspects of the company’s operations.
The current members of the Board of Managers are as follows:
• Rodney Bennett – President, University of Southern Mississippi (C-USA)
• Anthony Frank – President, Colorado State University (Mountain West)
• Burns Hargis – President, Oklahoma State University (Big 12)
• Jack Hawkins – Chancellor, Troy University (Sun Belt)
• Rev. John Jenkins – President, University of Notre Dame (Independent)
• Mark Keenum – President, Mississippi State University (SEC)
• Roderick McDavis – President, Ohio University (MAC)
• C. L. Max Nikias (chair) – President, University of Southern California (Pac-12)
• Harvey Perlman – Chancellor, University of Nebraska (Big Ten)
• John Thrasher – President, Florida State University (ACC)
• Steadman Upham – President, University of Tulsa (American Athletic)
