Jeremiah Donati Leaves TCU to Become South Carolina's Athletic Director

Donati's appointment marks a pivotal leadership change as South Carolina seeks to maintain its competitive edge in collegiate athletics.

Jeremiah Donati, TCU's athletic director since 2017, has been hired as South Carolina's new AD, starting January 2, 2025.
Donati's six-year contract begins at $1.9 million annually, with $100,000 yearly raises, reflecting the financial stakes of managing a major SEC program.
South Carolina's athletic department is on an upward trajectory, with key successes in football, men's and women's basketball, and ongoing facility upgrades.
Donati's legal and business background, combined with his experience managing TCU's athletic successes, aligns with the modern demands of collegiate athletic leadership.
TCU now faces the challenge of finding a new athletic director, with a search process expected to take four to six weeks under Chancellor Daniel Pullin.