USF CEO Rob Higgins oversees major athletic projects as steel rises
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:20 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Rob Higgins, CEO of USF Athletics, is managing significant construction efforts at the university, including a $350 million football stadium expected to open on September 4, 2027. Projects also include the TGH Center for Athletic Excellence, a 150,000 square foot facility to enhance support for student-athletes. Higgins expressed excitement over the ongoing progress, with concrete being poured and steel work nearing completion. The USF campus is undergoing a transformation, which includes relocating tennis courts and updates to the Yuengling Center, home to USF’s basketball teams.
- •Higgins celebrates nearly one year as athletic CEO.
- •New football stadium to host 35,000 spectators.
- •TGH Center for Athletic Excellence to support all student-athletes.
- •Construction remains on schedule for 2027 stadium opener.
- •Updates include relocated facilities and improved sports venues.
- 2:20 AMYahoo Sports — USF Athletics CEO Rob Higgins Has ‘Not A Second To Waste’ As Concrete Pours
"With the first season under football coach Brian Hartline about to begin, athletics chief Rob Higgins oversees a number of "transformative" projects at USF.
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