Bubba Cunningham Q&A: UNC AD Discusses Steve Newmark, Transition, and More

Posted Jul 1, 2025
A succession plan is in place, as North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham will pass off his current role to Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing President Steve Newmark when his tenure is over. Cunningham spoke to reporters about Newmark, the transition, and next steps in his current and future roles. Here's what the UNC AD had to say: (Inside Carolina)

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