The University of South Florida's search for an athletic director is nearing the end.
College Football Playoff chief operating officer Michael Kelly is expected to be named USF's athletic director, according to longtime college football reporter Brett McMurphy.
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USF's search committee met Monday. No candidates were discussed by name, but search committee chair William Sutton told the Tampa Bay Times the plan was to submit a candidate to USF president Judy Genshaft by the end of the week "with a hire likely coming by July 4."
The Tampa Bay Times previously reported former Louisville athletic director Tom Jurich and former Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long were possible candidates.