Brian White hired as Virginia Tech athletics director

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Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Brian White hired as Virginia Tech athletics director
Summary

Virginia Tech announced on June 22 the hiring of Brian White as the new athletics director. White, who previously served as the AD at Florida Atlantic from 2018 to 2026, has worked in athletics administration at several institutions including Missouri and Army. He expressed excitement about partnering with Coach James Franklin to enhance the football program and support success across all sports. The White family has a significant legacy in college athletics, with Brian's brother, Danny White, currently the AD at Tennessee, and their father, Kevin White, having held prominent AD positions for decades.

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  • Brian White previously served as Florida Atlantic's AD from 2018 to 2026.
  • White aims to build a championship-caliber football program at Virginia Tech.
  • The White family has a deep-rooted legacy in college sports administration.
  • Danny White, Brian's brother, is the AD at Tennessee.
  • Kevin White, their father, retired as Duke's AD in 2021.
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  • 3:01 PMYahoo SportsBrian White, brother of Tennessee's Danny White, hired as Virginia Tech AD
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Brian White, brother of Tennessee athletics director Danny White, has been hired as Virginia Tech AD, continuing the family legacy.

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