Robert Griffin III targets college Ffootball role after calling out ‘crime against humanity’ before Heisman ceremony

Robert Griffin II wants a new job.

The former star quarterback for the Baylor Bears and 2011 Heisman Trophy winner made his pitch on CNBC to become the commissioner for college football — a job that doesn’t actually exist.

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Griffin, who joined Fox as an analyst earlier this year, claims he would relish the challenge of improving the college football system for coaches, players and universities.

His remarks were made during a segment about the current regulations and power structures within the NCAA.

Griffin explained that the old dynamics between schools and athletes no longer exist as a result of NIL and the system needs to adapt to balance the needs of players who want to maximize their earnings, along with protecting colleges.

He also added that the proof that change had occurred was when Nick Saban retired, suggesting that the icon was better suited to the old model.

“You know, I’d be the first one to say, ‘I raise my hand, and I’d love to be the commissioner of college football,’” Griffin said.

“That would be a fun job to try to figure out the best way to serve both the coaches, the players, the student-athletes, and the universities in a better way.”

The closest thing to a college football commissioner is the role currently filled by Bill Hancock as executive director of the College Football Playoff .

Hancock’s authority is limited to managing the playoff, and he does not oversee the sport.

Griffin calls out snub from Hesiman Trophy finalists

Griffin, who has been slated to appear on FOX Sports Sunday, also had some other strong opinions on college football after the finalists for the 2025 Heisman Trophy were revealed earlier this week.

Those vying for the award are Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, Ohio State’s Julian Sayin, Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia, and Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love.

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However, there is one name that is missing from that list, Griffin believes.

“Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez being left off the Heisman Finalist list is a CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY,” he wrote on X.

This is not an outrageous shout from Griffin as Rodrigues did enjoy a stellar season for the Red Raiders.

He finished the regular season with 60 solo tackles, one sack, seven forced fumbles, and four interceptions.

Unfortunately for Rodriguez, defensive stars rarely get credit when it comes to an award like the Heisman.

Cornerback and former Colorado star Travis Hunter did win the trophy last year, but he was also a wide receiver.

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Before Hunter, the last defensive winner was Michigan’s Charles Woodson in 1997.

Since then, it’s been mainly quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers.

The Heisman trophy ceremony takes place on Saturday, December 13, in New York City.

While Rodriguez won’t be there, he will be focused on competing for the national championship as the Red Raiders are in the College Football Playoff and have earned a first-round bye as the No. 4 seed.

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