Brian White approaches deal to become Virginia Tech athletic director
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 9:50 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Florida Atlantic athletic director Brian White is reportedly nearing an agreement to take on the same role at Virginia Tech, as per reports. Conversations indicate a strong possibility of White departing from FAU, where he has served since 2018. His departure follows the hiring of former FAU men’s basketball coach Dusty May by the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. White's tenure included overseeing FAU’s transition to the American Athletic Conference and multiple coaching hires. A formal announcement regarding his potential exit has not been made, and it remains uncertain who would succeed him at FAU.
- •Brian White is the current FAU athletic director since 2018.
- •White oversaw FAU's transition to the American Athletic Conference.
- •Former FAU coach Dusty May is joining the Dallas Mavericks.
- •No formal announcement on White's departure has been made.
- •Uncertainty surrounds potential successors at FAU.
- 1:17 AMYahoo Sports — Virginia Tech Hires the New Vice President/Athletic Director: FAU’s Brian White Joins the Hokies
- 12:17 AMESPN NCAAF — Sources: FAU AD White expected to join Va. Tech
- 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — Virginia Tech hires pedigreed Brian White from FAU as athletic director
- 9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Report: FAU AD Brian White nearing move to Virginia Tech
"Brian White, who gave Dusty May his first head-coaching job and worked alongside Lane Kiffin for two seasons, is Virginia Tech’s next athletic director, the school announced Monday evening. White has led the department at Florida Atlantic for eight-plus years and has overseen a 625% increase in donations since 2021, according to the university’s website. In 2024, he negotiated a stadium ...
"Florida Atlantic athletic director Brian White has emerged as the target in Virginia Tech's AD search and a deal is expected to come together in the near future, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Monday.
"The Hokies hire FAU’s AD Brian White to replace Whit Babcock. It’s an interesting hire with White having no real experience in P4 football so we’ll all have to wait and see how he does.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 1:17 AMVirginia Tech Hires the New Vice President/Athletic Director: FAU’s Brian White Joins the Hokies
The Hokies hire FAU’s AD Brian White to replace Whit Babcock. It’s an interesting hire with White having no real experience in P4 football so we’ll all have to wait and see how he does.
- ESPN NCAAFJun 23, 2026, 12:17 AMSources: FAU AD White expected to join Va. Tech
Florida Atlantic athletic director Brian White has emerged as the target in Virginia Tech's AD search and a deal is expected to come together in the near future, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 11:48 PMVirginia Tech hires pedigreed Brian White from FAU as athletic director
Brian White, who gave Dusty May his first head-coaching job and worked alongside Lane Kiffin for two seasons, is Virginia Tech’s next athletic director, the school announced Monday evening. White has led the department at Florida Atlantic for eight-plus years and has overseen a 625% increase in donations since 2021, according to the university’s website. In 2024, he negotiated a stadium ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 9:50 PMReport: FAU AD Brian White nearing move to Virginia Tech
Florida Atlantic athletic director Brian White is reportedly nearing a deal to become Virginia Tech’s next athletic director.
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