University of South Florida begins construction of indoor football facility

University officials also say they are discussing plans to build a stadium on the Tampa campus.

Sept. 10, 2021

The University of South Florida in Tampa has broken ground on an indoor training facility.

The university projects the facility will cost about $40 million and is expected to be ready next year in preparation for the 2022 season, reports Tampa Bay 10 News.

Highlights for the USF Football Center:

Entry lobby and multipurpose recruiting space

Indoor practice facility with 100-yard turf field

12,000-square-foot strength and conditioning center

10,000-square-foot football locker room

Team auditorium with tiered seating

Sports medicine and rehabilitation facility

Nutrition center

The university is also discussing plans to construct an on-campus football stadium. No specifics have been released on construction plans for the stadium.