US EditionUtah State Athletic Director Diana Sabau Leaving for New Job at Maryland
CACHE COUNTY, UTAH, JUL 9 – Sabau led Utah State through major conference realignment and raised $34 million before joining Maryland as deputy athletic director under new AD James E. Smith.
- 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.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
12 Articles
12 Articles
All
Left
1
Center
7
Right
Coverage Details
Total News Sources12
Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution88% Center
Bias Distribution
- 88% of the sources are Center
88% Center
13%
C 88%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
