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🍢 FSU AD SEARCH: JOHN CUNNINGHAM Cincinnati Athletic Director Former Minnesota Deputy AD An experienced athletic administrator with Big Ten and Big 12 backgrounds who has overseen Cincinnati’s transition into a Power Four conference while expanding fundraising, facilities and commercial revenue opportunities. Coaching Evaluation History: • Hired Scott Satterfield (Cincinnati FB) — Improved from 3–9 in 2023 to 7–6 in 2025. Currently 5–2 in 2026. • Hired Jordan Bischel (Cincinnati Baseball) — Led Cincinnati to consecutive NCAA Regional appearances in 2025 and 2026. • Hired Jerrod Calhoun (Cincinnati MBB) — Previously went 55–15 at Utah State with 2 NCAA Tournament appearances. First season at Cincinnati upcoming. Financial Accomplishments: • Launched Cincinnati’s $100M Day One Ready fundraising campaign. • Oversaw development of a $134M indoor practice facility and performance center. • Established Cincy Sports Partners, bringing multimedia rights and corporate sponsorship operations in-house. • Helped guide Cincinnati’s move into the Big 12. • Secured a major Nike and Jordan Brand apparel partnership. Why FSU? Cunningham has experience expanding commercial revenue, raising major capital and managing a Power Four transition.

🍢 FSU AD SEARCH: LISA CAMPOS UTSA Vice President & Athletic Director Former Northern Arizona AD An experienced athletic administrator who has transformed UTSA’s athletic department since arriving in 2017; was named a 2026 NACDA Athletic Director of the Year. Has extensive experience in fundraising, facility development and conference leadership. Coaching Evaluation History: • Hired Jeff Traylor (UTSA FB) — 60–27 overall, 2 C-USA championships and 6 consecutive bowl appearances. Currently 7–1 in 2026. • Hired Pat Hallmark (UTSA Baseball) — School-record 47 wins in 2025, AAC regular-season title and program’s first NCAA Super Regional. • Hired Karen Aston (UTSA WBB) — School-record 25 wins in 2024–25, AAC regular-season title and 2026 conference tournament championship. • Hired Derek Pittman (UTSA Soccer) — Conference titles and NCAA Tournament appearances in 2022 and 2025. Why FSU? Campos has consistently identified coaches capable of transforming programs across multiple sports. Her hiring of Jeff Traylor, who had never been a college HC, is particularly impressive.

🍢 FSU AD SEARCH: JARED MOSLEY North Texas Athletic Director Former Abilene Christian AD An experienced athletic administrator who has extensive experience in football administration, fundraising, facility development and identifying successful coaches with limited resources. Coaching Evaluation History: • Hired Eric Morris (North Texas FB) — Led UNT to its first national ranking in over 60 years. Program finished a school-record 12–2 in 2025. • Hired Chris Thomsen (Abilene Christian FB) — 6 consecutive D-II playoff appearances, 51–21 official record. • Hired Ross Hodge (North Texas MBB) — 46 wins in 2 seasons, including a 27–9 finish and NIT semifinal appearance in 2025. • Hired Neal Brown (North Texas FB) — Currently 5–2 in his debut season. Why FSU? Mosley has repeatedly identified successful football coaches, including overlooked candidates who went on to elevate their programs without elite resources.

🍢 FSU AD SEARCH: JEFF PURINTON Learfield Executive Vice President Former Arkansas State AD An FSU alumnus who spent 13 years at FSU working directly with Bobby Bowden, eventually becoming football’s primary media contact and coordinating team travel. He then spent 15 years at Alabama, rising to Executive Deputy AD and serving as football’s sport administrator under Nick Saban. Coaching Evaluation History: • Assisted Greg Byrne in Alabama’s hiring of Nate Oats, who led the Crimson Tide to the 2024 Final Four. • Hired Bryan Hodgson (Arkansas State MBB) — 45 wins in 2 seasons, Sun Belt regular-season title. • Hired Ryan Pannone (Arkansas State MBB) — 20-win debut despite ZERO returning players. • Hired Mike Silva (Arkansas State Baseball) — Went 29–24 in 2026, delivering the program’s first winning season since 2017. Why FSU? Purinton has never hired a football HC, but his history of identifying successful coaches across multiple sports, combined with his extensive experience under Bowden and Saban, makes him an intriguing candidate. Could his eye for coaching talent translate to football?

🍢 COACH WATCH: BRENT VIGEN Montana State - Head Coach Age: 51 Career Record: 68–13 (84.0%) 🏆 2025 FCS National Champion 🏆 3 FCS National Championship apps 🏆 3 Big Sky Conference titles 🏅 2024 FCS National COY ✅ 5 consecutive FCS playoff apps 2024 Season (15–1): • 40.8 PPG - 1st (FCS) • 478.8 total YPG - 2nd (FCS) • 294.9 rushing YPG - 2nd (FCS) • 18.3 PPG allowed - 11th (FCS) 2025 Season (14–2): 🏆 FCS National Champions • 37.9 PPG - 8th (FCS) • 433.6 total YPG - 19th (FCS) • 226.2 rushing YPG - 5th (FCS) • 19.0 PPG allowed - 15th (FCS) 2026 Season (7–1): • 39.5 PPG - 6th (FCS) • 446.4 total YPG - 12th (FCS) • 206.5 rushing YPG - 13th (FCS) • 20.4 PPG allowed - T-19th (FCS) PLAYER DEVELOPMENT: Impressive history of coaching future NFL talent • Josh Allen - Recruited and developed him as Wyoming’s OC/QB coach. • Carson Wentz - Recruited and coached him during his early years at NDSU. • Billy Turner - NDSU OL, 77 career NFL starts. • Joe Haeg - NDSU OL, 40 NFL starts and Super Bowl LV champion. • Chase Roullier - Wyoming OL, 63 career NFL starts. • Brian Hill - Wyoming RB, 982 career NFL rushing yards. • Tommy Mellott - Montana State QB, FCS National Offensive Player of the Year, 2025 6th round NFL Draft pick. WHY FSU SHOULD BE INTERESTED: • Vigen has gone 36–4 over the last 3 seasons, winning 90% of his games. • Montana State has maintained its offensive identity despite using 3 different offensive coordinators during his tenure. • In 2025, he delivered Montana State’s first national championship since 1984. • An elite winning percentage, consistent national championship contention, proven quarterback development, and years of experience building championship offenses.