Latest News About Chris Mcintosh

Here are the latest developments I can summarize from recent coverage:

• Chris McIntosh reportedly stepped down as the University of Wisconsin–Madison athletic director in April 2026 to take a leadership role with the Big Ten Conference, described in reports as becoming the Big Ten’s deputy commissioner for strategy. This marked a major leadership change for Wisconsin athletics after he had led the program since 2021.[1][2]
• Wisconsin acknowledged the departure and began a search for a new athletic director to lead the Badgers going forward. The timing and specifics around the replacement process were covered by Wisconsin media and fan-focused outlets.[3][1]
• Coverage from Wisconsin outlets and sports media during that period emphasized the broader context of NIL, conference strategy, and revenue/partnership considerations shaping the Big Ten’s leadership hires, with McIntosh positioned to influence strategy at the conference level.[4][1]

If you’d like, I can pull in more details (e.g., exact dates, replacement process, official statements from Wisconsin and the Big Ten) or provide a quick comparison of McIntosh’s tenure highlights versus the post-transition period. I can also set up a brief timeline or pull direct quotes from the cited sources.