Facility Arms Race Rages On As College Programs Revamp To Stay Relevant

The days of college football games played in cavernous concrete bowls with metal benches are increasingly numbered as schools continue to outdo each other with facility renovations and state-of-the-art amenities.

At least a dozen Power Five conference schools are currently in the midst of large-scale stadium upgrades, along with a growing number of smaller-conference universities and independents.

And rather than attempting more modest renovations, many of the projects are extending well into nine figures — despite wildly different circumstances.