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UNC chancellor joins College Football Playoff board

Story byGrant Chachere, Tar Heels WireThu, January 22, 2026 at 8:51 PM UTC·2 min readNorth Carolina’s recent push to elevate its football profile is starting to show up beyond Chapel Hill. University of North Carolina Chancellor Lee Roberts has been appointed to the College Football Playoff Board of Managers, the sport’s top governing body for the CFP. He takes the seat previously held by Clemson University President Jim Clements, who retired Dec. 31, 2025. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Board of Managers, made up of 11 university presidents and chancellors, oversees the College Football Playoff’s overall direction.

UNC chancellor joins College Football Playoff board

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  • Its responsibilities include control of the organization’s business operations and assets, as well as final say on major decisions such as selecting officers, revising the CFP’s mission or permitted activities, and approving the annual budget."We appreciate the outstanding leadership and service by President Clements, and we are thrilled that Chancellor Roberts has accepted the nomination to begin serving on the College Football Playoff Board of Managers," said ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips, Ph. D.
  • "It continues to be a significant time in college athletics, inclusive of college football, and Chancellor Roberts will provide excellent vision and guidance in this important role.""I'm honored to join the College Football Playoff Board of Managers at this pivotal moment for the sport," Roberts said.
  • "I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure the playoff serves student-athletes and the long-term future of college football.""We are grateful for Chancellor Roberts' willingness to serve on the CFP Board of Managers," said Rich Clark, executive director of the College Football Playoff.
  • "His leadership, perspective, and deep understanding of higher education and intercollegiate athletics will be invaluable as we continue to guide the playoff through a period of growth and evolution."AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe CFP Board of Managers is composed of the chief executives from each of the 10 Football Bowl Subdivision conferences — American Athletic, Atlantic Coast, Big Ten, Big 12, Conference USA, Mid-American, Mountain West, Pac-12, Southeastern and Sun Belt — along with the University of Notre Dame. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X (formerly ) and like our page on.
  • Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions. This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: UNC Football: Chancellor Lee Roberts named to CFP board.
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