The B1G will have multiple representatives on the College Football Playoff selection committee in 2020, according to a recent release.

On Wednesday, the College Football Playoff announced that Iowa athletic director Gary Barta will take over as the chair of the selection committee for the 2020 season. The committee will also introduce a few new members next season, including former Penn State offensive lineman John Urschel.

Also joining the committee for the 2020 season will be Wyoming athletic director Tom Burman and Colorado athletic director Rick George.

“Tom, Rick and John each bring an exciting breadth of experiences and expertise to the committee,” said executive director Bill Hancock. “All three will continue the CFP tradition of committee members with high integrity and passion for the sport of college football.

“We are delighted that Gary will serve as chair. He was a valuable member of the committee last year and he will be a good leader inside the room and a good spokesperson to let folks know what the committee did and why.”

Barta has been a member of the College Football Playoff selection committee since January 2019, when he replaced Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith. He’s been the athletic director at Iowa since 2006.

Barta says he’s looking forward to the opportunity.

“I had a terrific experience my first year on the committee,” Barta said. “I have so much respect for the other committee members, and for Bill Hancock and the CFP staff. I’m honored to be asked to serve as committee chair and look forward to working with this group again in 2020.”

Urschel played at Penn State from 2010-13 and was a fifth-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. He has since left his life in football and has pursued a career as a mathematician.