Overview
- Virginia Tech announced Monday that Brian White will be its new vice president and director of athletics and will be introduced at a news conference at Lane Stadium on Wednesday.
- White leaves Florida Atlantic after more than eight years as AD and will succeed Whit Babcock, who will remain with Virginia Tech in an emeritus role for three years to help with the transition.
- At FAU, White delivered large fundraising gains and a 2024 stadium naming-rights deal, overseeing a reported 625% increase in donations since 2021 and a $22.5 million Flagler Credit Union agreement.
- White’s on-field record at FAU was mixed: he managed conference realignment to the American Athletic Conference and postseason appearances while football results declined in recent seasons.
- FAU has not named a replacement and the exact timeline for White’s departure is still developing, a move that could reshape both schools’ coaching and fundraising plans in the short term.