Utah State Athletic Director Diana Sabau Leaving for New Job at Maryland
CACHE COUNTY, UTAH, JUL 9 – Sabau led Utah State to six conference titles and raised $34 million in two years before moving to Maryland to resume her career in the Big Ten Conference.
- According to reports first by CollegeAD.com, Utah State athletic director Diana Sabau, who served less than two years, is leaving to become deputy athletic director at Maryland.
- In moving to Maryland, Sabau reconnects with her Big Ten roots at Ohio State, prompted by new AD James E. Smith's July 15 start, following her Utah State tenure.
- Under Sabau's leadership, Utah State secured six Mountain West titles and raised over $34 million in donations, including a $28 million campaign effort within one year.
- Following Sabau's departure, Utah State again lacks a full-time athletic director as interim President Smith seeks stable leadership to maintain momentum, with the Board of Regents narrowing presidential candidates.
- Utah State's athletics program is preparing to join the Pac-12 in 2026, requiring stable leadership to support its growth amid upcoming conference realignment.
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