Dixie State University competes in NCAA Division I as a full member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). The teams are collectively known as the Dixie State University Trailblazers—an identity which was unveiled on April 11, 2016. Jason Boothe serves as the university athletic director and is in his 8th year. During his first seven years at the helm, Dixie State continued to establish itself as a powerful NCAA Division II program as it experienced high levels of success both on and off the courts and fields. In July 2020, Dixie State began the multi-year reclassification process to NCAA Division I. The Trailblazers began competition against Division I opponents in the 2020–21 season, joining the WAC and the football program will compete as a FCS independent.