USC athletic director Mike Bohn resigns after department compliance investigation: Deadline

A strangely timely resignation from USC sports director mike bohn was announced today.

A statement issued by Bohn cited family and health reasons for his departure.

“Moving forward, it is important now that I focus on being present with my precious family, addressing ongoing health challenges, and reflecting on how I can make an impact in the future,” Bohn said in the statement.

USC President Carol Folt sent a letter to the USC community confirming Bohn’s resignation. In the letter, he mentioned an investigation the university contracted with an outside law firm known for specializing in “sexual and gender-based harassment, violence, child abuse, elder abuse, other forms of discrimination and harassment, workplace misconduct work and criminal conduct”. ” and also “conducts culture and implementation assessments.”

Folt said the investigation examined the athletic department’s operation, culture and strategy to smooth USC’s transition to the Big Ten conference. However, the letter did not mention any findings of wrongdoing.

Bohn became USC’s athletic director in November 2019, bringing stability to the job after a long period of turmoil.

Since then, he’s hired a great football coach in Lincoln Riley and managed USC’s move to the Big Ten in 2024.

Bohn was recognized in March 2022 by the National Collegiate Athletic Directors Association (NACDA) as Athletic Director of the Year.

A tentative announcement has not been announced.