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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

USF CEO Rob Higgins oversees major athletic projects as steel rises

Summary

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.

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Key Details

•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.

Latest Updates

2:20 AMYahoo Sports — USF Athletics CEO Rob Higgins Has ‘Not A Second To Waste’ As Concrete Pours

What they're saying

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With the first season under football coach Brian Hartline about to begin, athletics chief Rob Higgins oversees a number of "transformative" projects at USF.
— Yahoo Sports

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