Wisconsin targets Shawn Eichorst for athletic director position
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Wisconsin Badgers have reportedly focused on Shawn Eichorst as their next athletic director. Eichorst, a Wisconsin native, previously served as athletic director for Nebraska and Miami and is now deputy AD at Texas. His selection remains contingent upon acceptance of the position. Wisconsin's search appears to be narrowing down to a few finalists, with Dallas Stars president Brad Alberts also in consideration.
- •Wisconsin targets Shawn Eichorst for AD role.
- •Eichorst has prior experience at Nebraska and Miami.
- •He is currently deputy AD and COO at Texas.
- •The search for the next AD is down to three to five finalists.
- •Brad Alberts of the Dallas Stars is also being considered.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Wisconsin targeting Shawn Eichorst for AD opening
"With the 2026 college football season right around the corner, the Wisconsin Badgers have honed in on who they want to be their next athletic director
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