# EXTRA: Chris McIntosh ABANDONS Wisconsin for Big Ten Gig... Did He Jump Ship?

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Podcast: [The Jump Around](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jump-around-7034774)
Published: 2026-04-13T18:38:24+00:00
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## Resource

Chris McIntosh is out as athletic director at Wisconsin Badgers, leaving for a senior role with the Big Ten — and it raises a major question: Did he leave… or did he jump ship? In this special emergency episode of The Jump Around, we break down: Why McIntosh made the move now The state of Wisconsin athletics in the NIL era Whether the Badgers have fallen behind the Big Ten The leadership vacuum facing UW right now What comes next for football, basketball, and the entire department From NIL struggles to fan frustration, this moment could define the future of Wisconsin sports. Is this a smart career move… or a sign of bigger problems in Madison?

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