Jeremiah Donati Named South Carolina Athletic Director

Jeremiah Donati, the current athletic director at Texas Christian University (TCU), is expected to be announced as the new athletic director for the University of South Carolina following Ray Tanner's resignation from the position. Donati has been instrumental at TCU since 2011, leading the athletics department since 2017, during which TCU secured eight national titles and 11 Big 12 championships. His tenure has also seen substantial facility upgrades totaling nearly $500 million, with ongoing projects aimed at enhancing the student-athlete experience. Tanner, who served as athletic director since 2012, will transition to a new role as Athletics Director Emeritus and Senior Advisor to the president, focusing on fundraising and community engagement. The formalization of Donati's hiring could occur as soon as Friday, with reports confirming the interest from South Carolina's administration. His move to the SEC reflects the growing competitiveness and ambition of the Gamecocks' athletic program.