Report: College Football Playoff hires search firm as part of process to replace Bill Hancock

The College Football Playoff has taken a big step in its search to replace executive director Bill Hancock. Parker Executive Search Firm has been tapped to help with the process, Yahoo! Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported Friday night.

Hancock recently announced his retirement as the executive director of the CFP, a role he’s held since it replaced the BCS in 2014. He’ll continue to serve in the job until Feb. 1, 2025, meaning he’ll be in charge of the CFP through the first year of the 12-team format. However, Dellenger said the goal is to have a replacement in place by the time this year’s games start.

“My time at the CFP has been a dream come true,” Hancock said in a statement. “I cherish what I do and the folks I get to work with. And I do love college football. Now I will run through the tape, as the track coaches say, and then I will enjoy whatever next steps are waiting for Nicki and me.”

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