Ross-Ade Stadium renovations are finally on track after years of planning, as the Purdue University Board of Trustees approves $45.4 million for the first phase of a multi-phase overhaul. (more…)
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Work begins on Reser Stadium renovations
Physical work on Oregon State’s $153-million Reser Stadium renovations will begin tomorrow (Friday) morning, when the existing west side of the stadium is imploded. (more…)
New on-campus USF stadium moves forward
We could see a new on-campus USF stadium by the 2027 football season, as the Tampa university moves toward a final plan about a campus site and facility budget. (more…)
Tennessee moves forward with Neyland Stadium renovation plan
Another big college project to add to the list: The University of Tennessee is moving forward with a $340-million Neyland Stadium renovation plans, on hold for several years. (more…)
End-zone upgrades unveiled this college season
We’ve been writing for several years about end-zone upgrades becoming a big deal in college football, and this season sees the unveiling of two notable projects: Rice-Eccles Stadium and DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. (more…)
College football COVID-19 rules to be tested this weekend
A wide array of college football COVID-19 rules will be tested this weekend, as stadiums will be imposing different mitigation rules as the season fully launches. (more…)
Battle lines emerging in college football alliances
We’re seeing battle lines emerge in the college-football world, as concern over the growing power of the SEC and ESPN regarding the College Football Playoff is leading to an alliance between the ACC, Big Ten and Pac-12. (more…)
UCF stadium upgrades proposed
The Bounce House would be expanded and enhanced under a proposal for UCF stadium upgrades by new athletic director Terry Mohajir as part of a larger facilities initiative. (more…)
FTX buys California Memorial Stadium field naming rights, pays in cryptocurrency
FTX.US is buying naming rights to the playing field at California Memorial Field through Learfield Sports, and in a first Learfield will accept the full $17.5-million payment for FTX Field in cryptocurrency on behalf of the university. (more…)
Chatting football books for fall 2021
With the release of two new editions of August Publications gridiron titles, we gathered Rick Gosselin, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Tom Shanahan to chat about their football books. (more…)