When did Kyle Field open?
When did Kyle Field open?
September 24, 1927
Kyle Field/Opened
What was the largest crowd in Kyle Field history?
110,633 people
Kyle Field’s largest game attendance was 110,633 people when Texas A&M lost to the Ole Miss Rebels by the score of 35–20 on October 11, 2014. This was the largest football game attendance in the state of Texas and SEC history at the time.
Who built Kyle Field?
Frederick Giesecke
Kyle Field/Architects
Who owns Kyle?
Texas A&M University
Kyle Field/Owners
How was Kyle Field named?
Kyle Field was named for Edwin Jackson Kyle, who served as Texas A&M’s dean of agriculture and athletic council president. The permanent seating on the east and west sides of Kyle Field were added in 1927 and the horseshoe was completed in 1929.
What college has the biggest football stadium?
Michigan
The 25 largest college football stadiums in the United States:
| RANK | SCHOOL | CAPACITY |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | 107,601 |
| 2 | Penn State | 106,572 |
| 3 | Ohio State | 102,780 |
| 4 | Texas A&M | 102,733 |
What is the most expensive college football facility?
Auburn University in Auburn, Ala., is constructing a $92 million football performance center. The 233,400-square-foot facility will be the most expensive facility build in the history of Auburn athletics, passing the $86 million price tag of Auburn Arena, reports Auburn Live.
How many bricks are on Kyle Field?
There were 405,527 sq ft (and 2,487) pieces architectural precast wall panels on the project.
What is the oldest football stadium still in use?
Soldier Field in Chicago, home of the Chicago Bears is the oldest stadium in the league having opened in 1924. The stadium that has been used the longest by an NFL team is Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers since 1957.
