Gus Malzahn, Jeff Tedford joining CFP selection committee - ESPN

Recently retired coach Gus Malzahn, who won a national title in 2010 as Auburn's offensive coordinator, will join former Cal head coach Jeff Tedford on the College Football Playoff selection committee this spring, the CFP announced Monday.

Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek will return as the committee chair for the second season, and Louisiana athletic director Bryan Maggard will also join the group. The three new committee members will serve three-year terms and replace outgoing members Chris Ault, a former head coach, Jeff Long, a former longtime collegiate administrator, and Miami (Ohio) athletic director David Sayler, whose terms have expired.

«The additions of Bryan Maggard, Gus Malzahn and Jeff Tedford will introduce strong, fresh perspectives to the selection committee as we enter our 13th season,» CFP executive director Rich Clark said in a prepared statement. «Each brings a deep understanding of the game, a genuine passion for college football and a commitment to integrity and excellence. Their diverse backgrounds as university leaders, recent coaches and former student-athletes will complement our returning members and allow for a seamless transition.»

Malzahn, who had a 35-year coaching career and developed a reputation for his offensive philosophy, retired in February from his job as Florida State's offensive coordinator. He spent 13 years as a head coach at Arkansas State (2012), Auburn (2013-20) and UCF (2021-24), posting a career record of 105-62.

His résumé includes a national championship, a second national championship game appearance, three conference championships and eight conference championship game appearances.

Before entering collegiate coaching, Malzahn was a high school head coach in