Marcus Sedberry has been appointed as the interim athletic director for the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Badgers, earning a base salary of $875,000. This appointment follows the unexpected departure of Chris McIntosh, who transitioned to the Big Ten Conference as deputy commissioner for strategy. Sedberry, who previously held the position of deputy athletic director and football general manager, will retain his existing terms and conditions during this interim period. Should he not be selected for the permanent role, his salary will revert to $334,805, plus any applicable pay adjustments. UW chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announced plans for a thorough national search for McIntosh's replacement, with interim chancellor Eric Wilcots overseeing the process. Sedberry expressed a cautious approach to making significant changes during his interim tenure, emphasizing stability in the athletic department.