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College Football Playoff announces new executive director

TYLER, Texas (TXAN) -- College Football Playoff (CFP) announced Friday that Lieutenant General Richard M. Clark has been selected as the new executive director of the CFP.


"I'm pleased to announce that Lieutenant General Clark has accepted our offer to run the CFP and I'm highly confident he will do a superb job in this important position," said Mark Keenum, President of Mississippi State University and the chairman of the College Football Playoff Board of Managers.


According to the press release, General Clark currently serves as the Superintendent for the U.S Air Force Academy where he directs a four-year regiment of military training, academics, athletic and character development programs leading to a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S Air Force and U.S. Space Force.


He will begin his role as executive director after his retirement from the Air Force in 2024.


"I am honored to become the executive director of the College Football Playoff," said Clark. "College football is an American tradition unlike any other. Especially now, as the Playoff is expanding from four teams to 12 teams, this is an exciting time for fans and everyone involved in this great game. I'm excited to be a part of it and I look forward to beginning my work."

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