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Damon Evans Named SMU Athletic Director Starting April 7

3/22/2025

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Damon Evans is set to take the helm as athletic director at Southern Methodist University (SMU) after a successful decade at the University of Maryland, where he celebrated 49 Big Ten championships and seven national titles. He will officially begin his new role on April 7, succeeding Rick Hart.

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Damon Evans is set to take the helm as athletic director at Southern Methodist University (SMU) after a successful decade at the University of Maryland, where he celebrated 49 Big Ten championships and seven national titles. He will officially begin his new role on April 7, succeeding Rick Hart.