Since it was signed into law on June 23, 1972, Title IX has been the catalyst for seismic evolution and progress across college sports that provides access and opportunity regardless of gender.
In celebration of its golden anniversary on June 23 and through the 2023 national championship game, the College Football Playoff will showcase the stories of trailblazing women who have impacted and advanced the sport of college football. This month, we feature Judy MacLeod and Andrea Williams.
Judy MacLeod became the third commissioner of Conference USA in October 2015. She is the first and only female commissioner of a Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) conference, making her the first and only female member of the CFP management committee.
Andrea Williams served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the College Football Playoff from August 2018 to October 2021, making her the first woman to serve in that role since the CFP's inception in 2014-15. She came to the CFP after two years as commissi...