BYU's athletic department is implementing structural changes to transform its operations to match NBA and NFL organizational models, according to the Deseret News. The changes come at what the outlet describes as a critical time for the program.

The restructuring affects how BYU athletics handles everything from recruiting to player development to support services. The timing coincides with BYU's third year competing in the Big 12 Conference and increased scrutiny of the program's ability to compete with peer institutions.