In a press release distributed Wednesday afternoon, College Football Playoff (CFP) Executive Director Bill Hancock announced that he will step down when his contract expires February 1, 2025. Has been in this role since 2012. Hancock will remain in his current duties through the 2023-2024 season.
The CFP is slated to expand from four to 12 teams after the 2023-24 season, guaranteeing the highest-ranked G5 conference champion a spot in the playoffs. Cincinnati became the first G5 team to make the playoff in 2021 when they were awarded the #4 seed.
In the press release, Hancock provided general details on what his role will be in finding his successor over the next year and a half.