jeff_long_240Jeff Long, the University of Arkansas vice chancellor and director of athletics, has been named the first chairman of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee it was announced Monday by Bill Hancock, executive director of College Football Playoff.

As chairman, Long will set the Selection Committee’s agenda and run the committee’s meetings. Long will also serve as spokesman for the committee alongside Hancock.

“I’m very humbled and honored to serve as the first chairman of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee,” Long said. “There is no doubt our task will be challenging. However, I am confident in the committee members’ ability to determine the four best teams in college football. I look forward to getting to work.” Read More