USF hosts groundbreaking ceremony for new on-campus stadium [Video]

TAMPA, Florida — On Friday, the University of South Florida (USF) hosted a groundbreaking event for their new 35,000 seat stadium, which will be home to the school’s football and women’s lacrosse teams.

It’s a milestone that many Bulls fans have been waiting for — and it all took place during the school’s homecoming week. 

The process, according to a release from the university, ramped up in 2021 when the USF Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford initially shared his vision for an on-campus stadium.

“It has taken a lot of work to reach this point and I’m proud to celebrate this historic moment for USF,” Weatherford said in a statement. 

The facility will not only be home to the school’s sports, …