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Utah 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.
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Fox 13 now broke the news in Salt Lake City, United States on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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