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Dr.Josh Looney Named to NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee

The University of North Alabama’s Director of Athletics, Dr. Josh Looney, has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee, a pivotal role in overseeing the FCS Playoff.

The NCAA announced Dr. Looney’s appointment on October 3, 2025, confirming he will represent the United Athletic Conference on the national committee responsible for the selection, seeding, and governance of the 24-team tournament. This appointment reflects both looney’s individual leadership and the growing prominence of UNA within Division I athletics.

Did you know? – The NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee is comprised of athletics directors and conference commissioners. Their decisions directly impact which teams compete for the national title.

Rising Profile for North alabama Athletics

Since assuming his role at UNA in 2021,dr. Looney has spearheaded significant advancements across the athletic department. These improvements include facility upgrades, the expansion of available sports, and, crucially, the achievement of the university’s first Division I championships. According to the proclamation, his appointment to the NCAA committee “underscores UNA’s rising profile in Division I and its leadership engagement at both the conference and national levels.”

Looney’s commitment to collegiate athletics extends beyond his work at North Alabama. His term on the committee begins this season and is scheduled to continue through august 2028. Prior experience includes a tenure on the NCAA Football Rules Committee from 2018 to 2021, and he currently serves as vice chair of the Atlantic sun Conference Athletics Administrators Committee.

Pro tip: – The FCS playoff field is selected based on a combination of conference championships and at-large bids. Committee members evaluate teams based on their records, strength of schedule, and other relevant factors.

A Committee of Experienced Leaders

Dr. Looney joins a distinguished group of athletics directors from across the FCS landscape. The committee includes: Leon Costello of Montana State (Big Sky Conference), Mark Benson of UAlbany (CAA), John Mack of Princeton (Ivy League), Bill Chaves of North Dakota (MVFC), Elliott Charles of LIU (NEC), Mikki Allen of Tennessee State (OVC-big South), Kit Hughes of Holy Cross (Patriot League), Phil Esten of St. Thomas (pioneer League), and Richard Duran of UIW (Southland Conference).The committee is chaired by Mark Wharton, Director of Athletics at UT-Chattanooga, representing the Southern Conference.

for further information on North Alabama Athletics, visit www.roarlions.com and connect with UNA athletics on Facebook,Twitter,and Instagram.

Reader question: – How will Dr. Looney’s experience on the NCAA Football Rules Committee influence his decisions on the Championship Committee? What are your thoughts?

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