Matt Elliott, who was key in reshaping the college football landscape, is expected to be named the University of Hawaii’s athletic director, according to people familiar with the situation.

UH president Wendy Hensel’s expected choice still needs final approval from UH’s Board of Regents.

If approved, Elliott will succeed Craig Angelos, who was terminated on Dec. 1 after 18 months as UH’s sports leader. Lois Manin, UH’s associate athletic director for internal operations and senior woman administrator, has been serving as acting athletic director.

Unlike Angelos, who had an at-will agreement with then-UH president David Lassner, Elliott will receive a multi-year contract. According to a source, Elliott also will be allowed to hire his own staff.

As UCLA’s chief strategy officer, Elliott

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