Story Courtesy of Buffalo Athletic Communications
BUFFALO, NY – University at Buffalo Vice President and Director of Athletics Mark Alnutt has been appointed the chair of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee.
Alnutt was reappointed to the FBSOC and appointed vice-chair in 2023. In addition, he was also appointed to the NCAA Division I Council in 2023. He begins his term as chair of the FBS Oversight Committee on July 01, 2024, and will continue through June 30, 2027.
"I'm very grateful and honored to continue my tenure on FBSOC as chair," said Alnutt. "I'm fortunate to work with some great colleagues on this committee as we strive to improve the game of football at the macro level for all our constituents while serving the FBS membership. In addition, I appreciate the collaborative partnership with our FCS peers as we move forward together during this critical time in Division I collegiate athletics."
The committee is comprised of representatives from each division subgroup that sponsors football and works in conjunction with appropriate governance entities to provide solutions to issues impacting the health and safety of football student-athletes. It will ensure that appropriate oversight of football for the Football Bowl Subdivision and Football Championship Subdivision is maintained and will enhance the development of the sport by making recommendations related to regular-season and postseason football. The committee prioritizes enhancement of the student-athlete educational experience (academically and athletically), promoting student-athletes' personal growth and leadership development.
The committee also supervises procedures for licensing of postseason bowls and provides direction to the NCAA Football Rules Committee regarding playing rules governing FBS and FCS football.
The NCAA Division I Football Oversight Committee was established in 2015 as part of changes to the Division I Governance structure. Committees make recommendations to the Division I Council, which advances those recommendations as pieces of legislation.
Alnutt is in his seventh year as athletic director at UB. Under his leadership, the department has experienced tremendous success in competition as well as in the classroom. In addition, through successful fundraising efforts, many of UB's athletic facilities have been transformed.
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