The field was replaced with a OmniTurf surface prior to the 1991 season. The surface was replaced in 1976 and a new covering of OmniTurf was installed before the 1984 campaign. The site is north of the Willamette River and is approximately one-quarter mile north of the main campus, easily accessible by a scenic footbridge.įollowing Oregon's first outright Pacific-10 Conference championship, the athletic department named the playing surface of Autzen Stadium after its winningest football coach of all time Rich Brooks in 1995.Īutzen's natural grass playing surface underwent it's first facelift in 1969 with the installation of its first artificial turf. Autzen, the stadium is situated on a 90-acre site adjacent to the north bank area of Eugene's Alton Baker Park. Named in honor of Portland lumberman, sportsman and philanthropist Thomas J. Former Athletic Director Leo Harris was successful in spearheading the drive to construct a modern and economical football theater to replace historic Hayward Field. The renovation encompassed much-needed restroom and concession facilities, a 10,000-square foot entertainment center (OCCU Club at Autzen), widened walkway and concourse areas to better accommodate the increased capacity from 41,698 to 54,000 fans, as well as new ticket distribution centers and guest services windows to cater to the needs of its patrons.
Originally was completed for a remarkable bargain of approximately $2.5 million in 1967, the facility underwent a $90 million facelift prior to the 2002 season that not only added 12,000 seats and 32 luxury boxes to the stadium's south-side skyline, it improved the amenities that allows spectators to enjoy a better game-day experience in one of the loudest collegiate stadiums in the country. Oregon's Autzen Stadium, consistently ranked among the nation's top 10 venues to watch a college football game, only got better in 2002. No portion of this site may be reproduced without the express written permission of the Las Vegas Raiders.Trivia: Served as Faber College Football Stadium in the 1978 movie, National Lampoon's Animal House.
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