Holmoe’s highlights as the leader of BYU’s athletic program include piloting BYU out of the Mountain West Conference into the challenging and uncharted territory of independence. Then, during that stretch, he was tasked with preparing BYU to become attractive for Power Five membership.

Provo • Behind the 40-yard stage inside AT&T Stadium, BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe surveyed the scene around him. Big 12 athletic directors buzzed about. Conference commissioner Brett Yormark discussed the league’s potential path to a national title.