Chris McIntosh starts role as Big Ten deputy commissioner for strategy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 7:13 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Chris McIntosh, former Wisconsin athletic director, is now the deputy commissioner for strategy at the Big Ten, following his resignation in April amid Wisconsin's football struggles. Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti praised McIntosh for bringing valuable campus experience, emphasizing the need for expertise during times of significant change in college sports. McIntosh aims to shape a sustainable system for member schools while addressing ongoing challenges. Concurrently, Wisconsin has hired Shawn Eichorst as its new athletic director, receiving positive feedback from the athletic department leadership.
- •McIntosh resigned as Wisconsin AD in April after five years.
- •Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti highlights McIntosh's leadership experience.
- •McIntosh seeks to support schools like Wisconsin and Iowa.
- •Shawn Eichorst is the new Wisconsin athletic director as of July.
- •Both McIntosh and Eichorst are adjusting to their new roles.
- 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Wisconsin AD Chris McIntosh gives Big Ten valued 'campus experience'
"Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti talked about hiring ex-Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh, who brings valued 'campus experience.'
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