Desiree Reed-Francois emerges as finalist for Wisconsin AD position
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:01 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Desiree Reed-Francois, Arizona AD, is reportedly a finalist for the Wisconsin athletic director role, which has been vacant since Chris McIntosh's departure. Sources indicate that she is in the final group of candidates, though Wisconsin has not disclosed any names. Currently, Marcus Sedberry is serving as the interim athletic director. The university aims to appoint a new AD before the summer as preparations ramp up for the 2026 football season.
- •Desiree Reed-Francois is currently Arizona's athletic director.
- •Marcus Sedberry is serving as interim athletic director.
- •Wisconsin aims to finalize the new hire by this summer.
- •Reed-Francois's candidacy comes as a surprise to many observers.
- 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Unexpected Big 12 name emerges as Wisconsin athletic director finalist
"All of a sudden, there's a brand new candidate in the conversation to be Wisconsin's next athletic director.
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