BYU Athletic Director Tom Holmoe announces retirement after 20 years

BYU Athletic Director Tom Holmoe has announced his retirement at the end of the 2024-25 sports season, concluding a notable 20-year career. Holmoe is celebrated for guiding BYU athletics through significant transitions, including the move into the Big 12 Conference in 2023 after a decade of football independence. His tenure saw BYU win four NCAA championships and 133 conference titles. Holmoe's leadership also included key coaching hires that elevated the school's sports programs and earned him personal accolades like the NACDA Athletic Director of the Year and the National Football Foundation's John L. Toner Award. Known for his colorful Halloween costumes, Holmoe leaves a legacy of dedication to student-athletes and the values of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which owns BYU. As the search for his successor begins, candidates are likely to be drawn from within the university's community to maintain its unique cultural alignment.