BOMBSHELL: Mack Rhoades EXIT IGNITES Controversy in CFP Comittee| IMPACT of Missing Coogs Resonates?

College Football Playoff committee faces turbulence as Baylor AD Mack Rhoades is placed on personal leave, abruptly resigning from his chairman role. With the committee bringing in Mark Harlan—Utah’s AD known for his outspoken criticism of Big 12 officiating—the Big 12’s playoff future hangs in the balance. Parker Ainsworth breaks down how this leadership shuffle could shift playoff representation and fuel ongoing conference bias debates, especially as multiple Big 12 teams—including Houston, Texas Tech, and BYU—vie for more recognition.Is Houston’s omission from the top-25 rankings undermining the Big 12’s national standing? Parker Ainsworth analyzes key resumes, explores the ripple effect on Texas Tech and BYU’s playoff strength, and questions whether Harlan’s controversial track record will help or hinder the conference’s prospects. Hunter Yurachek’s elevation to committee chair adds further intrigue, raising stakes for Arkansas and former Houston ties. Can the Big 12 secure a fair shake in postseason rankings—or will shifting committee dynamics keep deserving teams out of the spotlight?Absolutely! Here are 7 timestamps with brief descriptions:0:00 — Houston Cougars CFP Ranking Update0:34 — Show Introduction & Host Welcome1:16 — Baylor AD Mack Rhoades Placed on Leave4:00 — Baylor Athletic Department Scandals7:02 — Mark Harlan Joins CFP Committee10:30 — DoorDash Ad Read & Segment Break12:11 — Houston’s Resume in Top 25 DebateBe sure to follow and subscribe to Locked On Coogs to hear the latest on all things Houston Cougars, wherever you get your podcasts!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18.SupplyHouseJoin the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit SupplyHouse.com to sign up for free and use promo code SHCOLLEGE5 for 5% off your first order.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.