TAMPA — Michael Kelly is talking about the future of South Florida athletics. He speaks quietly, often leaning forward in his chair as he collects his thoughts. Kelly, South Florida's athletic ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A familiar face is returning to the University of South Florida. USF President Judy Genshaft has named Michael Kelly as USF’s new vice president of athletics.

Following up on reports that surfaced earlier in the day, USF announced Tuesday that Michael Kelly has been named as the school’s athletic director. The 47-year-old Kelly has served as the chief ...

USF President Rhea Law announced Wednesday a five-year contract extension of Vice President of Athletics Michael Kelly, a deal that will keep him in charge of Bulls athletics until 2028.

Getting USF into a Power Five league was an obvious priority for the Bulls, and Kelly has the connections that could help make that happen, if/when conference realignment kicks up again in the ...

TAMPA, Fla. (June 26, 2018) – University of South Florida System President Judy Genshaft today announced the appointment of Michael Kelly as USF’s new vice president of athletics.

Of its current institutions, the closest one to Tampa is Colorado State — a mere 1,900 miles from USF. “Not only the expense of traveling across the country, but the wear and tear,” Kelly said.

Michael Kelly, former COO of the College Football Playoff, returns to USF where he helped with the transition of the football program to the FBS level.

Michael Kelly, chief operating officer of the College Football Playoff and a former USF associate AD to Lee Roy Selmon, has been hired as the Bulls' next athletic director. Former ESPN college ...

USF athletics director Michael Kelly’s new 5-year contract extension is worth $5.525 million and contains an incentive bonus if the Bulls join a Power 5 conference, according to documents ...

USF athletics director Michael Kelly spoke exclusively with the Orlando Sentinel about the future of Bulls coach Jeff Scott, upgrading facilities, the College Football Playoff and Big 12 expansion.

Before his team fell 17-13 to the Knights, USF athletics director Michael Kelly said he has faith in Scott and the program’s overall direction. “We still believe in Jeff very much,” said Kelly.