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Iowa State picks Auburn deputy Benko to succeed Pollard as AD
Jamie Pollard
— Oct 16, 2026
Iowa State has selected Auburn executive deputy athletics director Jared Benko to succeed longtime athletic director Jamie Pollard, with Benko set to start Oct. 30 pending approval by the Iowa Board of Regents. Benko brings more than 20 years of college athletics experience, including an athletics director role at Georgia Southern and work overseeing finances, NIL and revenue sharing at Auburn.
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Nicole Hardy
Pollard built a lot at Iowa State over the years, so I hope Benko can keep that momentum going without major changes.
Iowa State Introduces Jared Benko as New AD
Jamie Pollard
— Oct 19, 2026
Jared Benko has been introduced as Iowa State’s new athletic director, succeeding Jamie Pollard after leadership roles at Auburn and Georgia Southern. He says he will prioritize people, the department’s foundation and its future while navigating major changes in college sports, including conference realignment, NIL and transfer-portal rules.
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