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Due to forecasted extreme heat, Missouri's football game against Louisiana has been moved to a noon kickoff at Memorial Stadium, with gates opening at 10 a.m. Fans are advised to monitor official channels for updates and follow safety guidelines.
Larry Gies, an Illinois alumnus and philanthropist, donated $100 million to the Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics, the largest in its history, to support student-athletes and honor his late father with the renaming of Memorial Stadium to Gies Memorial Stadium, emphasizing his commitment to education, military service, and sports excellence.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers dominated the Akron Zips 68-0 in a game marked by strong offensive and defensive performances, setting several school records and showcasing their potential early in the season, with quarterback Dylan Raiola leading a high-powered offense and a resilient defense maintaining a shutout.
The University of Missouri has approved a $250 million renovation project for Memorial Stadium's north concourse, set to be completed by the 2026 season. The renovations will include multiple levels of premium seating, upgrades to stadium Wi-Fi, concessions, and restrooms, as well as an increase in capacity to approximately 65,000. Half of the funding will come from donations, with the remainder from internal sources and future revenue. The project aims to maintain competitiveness in the Southeastern Conference and honor the school's traditions while enhancing the fan experience.
The University of Missouri's Board of Curators is set to vote on the $250 million north concourse renovations for Memorial Stadium, with half of the funding expected to come from fundraising and $75 million from debt. The project includes premium seating, concessions, retail space, and is expected to be completed ahead of the 2026 football season. Renderings of the renovations will be unveiled at a press conference following the meeting, and the meeting will also address the ongoing athletics director search and potential contract matters.
The University of Missouri Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has received a historic $62 million philanthropic commitment, the largest in its history, to support renovations to Memorial Stadium and the Tiger Fund program. The donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, has designated $50 million for the stadium improvements and $12 million for the Tiger Fund. This commitment will modernize the football stadium and benefit student-athletes across all sports. The improvements aim to create a new premium seating component and an open-air mixed-use development, with completion projected for mid-August 2026.
The University of Missouri Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has received a historic $62 million philanthropic commitment, the largest in its history, to support renovations to Memorial Stadium and the Tiger Fund program. The donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, has designated $50 million for the stadium improvements and $12 million for the Tiger Fund. This commitment reflects the university's vision for the modern model of intercollegiate athletics and aims to create the best college football game-day atmosphere in the country. The improvements to Memorial Stadium will have a generational impact on the university, community, and state, while providing an unmatched fan experience and best-in-class stadium environment.
A fire broke out at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois, causing minor injuries to one firefighter. The fire started in a maintenance area under the horseshoe seating section, likely originating from a UTV. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, with damage limited to the maintenance area. The cause of the fire is unknown, and investigators are on the scene. The university expects the stadium to be prepared for the upcoming football game against Nebraska without interruption.
Nebraska plans to undertake a $450 million renovation project to reshape Memorial Stadium, the home of the Huskers' football program. The project, set to be completed by July 2026, would be the most expensive in Nebraska athletics history. The renovation aims to enhance the fan experience, provide modern infrastructure, and ensure equitable access for all fans. The plan includes the removal and replacement of the South Stadium and selective demolition in other areas. The project will be funded by a combination of private funds and contributions from the athletic department, university, and other sources.
As Penn State and Illinois face off for the first time since 2021, six players will be in the spotlight at Memorial Stadium, including Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer.
Nebraska volleyball broke the global women's sports attendance record with a crowd of 92,003 at the "Volleyball Day in Nebraska" event held at Memorial Stadium. The previous record was 91,648 set in a UEFA Champions League semifinal in Spain. Nebraska's coach and athletic director came up with the idea after Wisconsin set a regular-season attendance record last year. The Huskers have played in front of nine of the 10 largest crowds for a collegiate volleyball match. The event signifies the growing momentum in women's sports and may inspire other schools to reimagine possibilities for women's sports.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball team broke the world record for attendance at a women's sporting event, with over 92,000 fans attending their game against Omaha at Lincoln's Memorial Stadium. The previous record was 91,648 at a soccer game in Barcelona, Spain. The team celebrated the achievement on social media and also shattered a pair of NCAA records for volleyball attendance.
Nebraska's Memorial Stadium is set to host Volleyball Day, with an expected attendance of 90,185 spectators, which would shatter the NCAA record for a women's volleyball match and the world record for attendance in any women's sport. The court has been elevated on a two-foot platform to accommodate the football field, and extensive planning has been done to ensure player safety. The event has generated excitement among students, with classes being canceled and vendors preparing for the historic crowd. Lincoln police are preparing for game day traffic, and a free bus service will be available for fans.
Country music star Scotty McCreery will perform at Nebraska's Volleyball Day event in Memorial Stadium on August 30th after the Husker volleyball team faces the University of Nebraska-Omaha. McCreery, who won "American Idol" in 2011, has previously performed at Memorial Stadium by singing the National Anthem before Nebraska football's 56-7 win over Northwestern in 2021.
Tickets for the Volleyball Day in Nebraska event at Memorial Stadium have sold out, with approximately 82,900 tickets claimed between the season-ticket holder on-sale and the general public on-sale. Nebraska will host Omaha in a regular-season match, and Nebraska-Kearney will play Wayne State in an exhibition match as part of a local doubleheader. The event has generated interest in breaking the NCAA volleyball attendance record and the record for the most attended women's sporting event in the USA.