Additional Photo of football stadium upgrade.

They said this should be done by next season

What do I know but the field level boxes seem like they would not have a very good view of the game. Especially with the players standing in front of them.

(06-10-2026 05:56 PM)Baldspot Wrote:  What do I know but the field level boxes seem like they would not have a very good view of the game. Especially with the players standing in front of them.

I agree. Not too many players in that area, most likely, but not an ideal view.

(06-09-2026 04:15 PM)MOstateAlum Wrote:  MO State will be renovating about 8,500 square feet of space inside the historic 86-year-old McDonald Arena into a locker room, and reopening a game day tunnel that runs to Plaster Stadium’s field. Other parts of the project include converting about 8,000 square feet in the arena into a weight room, about 3,000 square feet for a training area and 2,200 square feet for equipment storage and laundry.

Money for the upgrade will come from privately raised donations, which have increased thanks to the team’s ascension into the NCAA’s Football Bowl Subdivision. The game-day tunnel was filled in as part of the 2014 project that upgraded the east stands and removed the track from around the field.

Some interior renderings.

https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/As...76737.jpeg

https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/As...76738.jpeg

(06-11-2026 01:07 PM)TOPSTRAIGHT Wrote:  

(06-09-2026 04:15 PM)MOstateAlum Wrote:  MO State will be renovating about 8,500 square feet of space inside the historic 86-year-old McDonald Arena into a locker room, and reopening a game day tunnel that runs to Plaster Stadium’s field. Other parts of the project include converting about 8,000 square feet in the arena into a weight room, about 3,000 square feet for a training area and 2,200 square feet for equipment storage and laundry.

Money for the upgrade will come from privately raised donations, which have increased thanks to the team’s ascension into the NCAA’s Football Bowl Subdivision. The game-day tunnel was filled in as part of the 2014 project that upgraded the east stands and removed the track from around the field.

Some interior renderings.

https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/As...76737.jpeg

https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/As...76738.jpeg

Thank you, Top! I posted on the MO State forum but couldn't figure out how to load them here.

Sometimes, I can still work "magic".

Not facilities....... but MT's president has less than 6 months left in office. Last day is December 10th !

181 days and counting

this could be our biggest upgrade

(06-09-2026 10:00 PM)Blue Raider Dave Wrote:  

(06-09-2026 07:29 PM)KAjunRaider Wrote:  Floyd Stadium Upgrade

Capacity has to be dropping to around WKU-level with the end zone facility and carving out seats for these new areas.

Current capacity is 27,707. These renovations will likely bring it to around 25,000. WKU’s is 22,000 so it will be still a bit bigger (not that we need it). I’ve said for a long time I think 22-25k is the sweet spot for us. If we could ever field a contending team we should be able to fill up most of those seats. 31k was a massive overkill.

(06-12-2026 03:17 PM)KAjunRaider Wrote:  Not facilities....... but MT's president has less than 6 months left in office. Last day is December 10th !

181 days and counting

this could be our biggest upgrade

Biggest news for MT probably ever.

(06-13-2026 07:48 AM)Ewglenn Wrote:  

(06-12-2026 03:17 PM)KAjunRaider Wrote:  Not facilities....... but MT's president has less than 6 months left in office. Last day is December 10th !

181 days and counting

this could be our biggest upgrade

Biggest news for MT probably ever.

Without a Doubt!

Any updates from schools?

Sam held their ribbon cutting ceremony today for Bowers stadium. Lots of pictures on X. Looks great!

https://x.com/sportsofshsu/status/208285...nk2d6UzFqg

https://x.com/sportsofshsu/status/208286...nk2d6UzFqg

https://x.com/ssn_shsu/status/2082837870...nk2d6UzFqg

Congrats to the Bearkats on the improvements!

MT's on-campus hotel was improved by the state building commission.

Right now, it's supposed to be a Graduate Hotel, like they have in many collegiate cities.

It will sit within sight of the hoops arena & football stadium and adjacent to a proposed "Lightning Zone" entertainment district.

Big things happening at Missouri State. Football facility upgrades were approved by our Board of Governors yesterday.

Story and renderings:
https://missouristatebears.com/news/2026...esentation

FANTASTIC!!

(08-07-2026 08:48 AM)MOstateAlum Wrote:  Big things happening at Missouri State. Football facility upgrades were approved by our Board of Governors yesterday.

Story and renderings:
https://missouristatebears.com/news/2026...esentation

Good Mo St! KSU should improve there facilities or move back down to FCS.

Jax State is getting a new weight room for the baseball team.

https://www.jsuchanticleer.com/sports/br...f057a.html

Quote: “It just helps the timing out a lot,” new Jax State baseball head coach Travis Creel said. “Instead of having to wait for the next day, pitchers can throw their innings and then go to the weight room.”

Creel also said in his speech to the Board of Trustees that the facilities at Jax State outrank those of his experiences in the Sun Belt Conference. Creel comes to Jax State from Southern Miss where he served as a hitting coach.

Creel added that programs with baseball-specific weight rooms tend to see more success.

The facility will cost $2,500,000 and came from a private gift.

(08-10-2026 09:56 PM)AssKickingChicken Wrote:  Jax State is getting a new weight room for the baseball team.

https://www.jsuchanticleer.com/sports/br...f057a.html

Quote: “It just helps the timing out a lot,” new Jax State baseball head coach Travis Creel said. “Instead of having to wait for the next day, pitchers can throw their innings and then go to the weight room.”

Creel also said in his speech to the Board of Trustees that the facilities at Jax State outrank those of his experiences in the Sun Belt Conference. Creel comes to Jax State from Southern Miss where he served as a hitting coach.

Creel added that programs with baseball-specific weight rooms tend to see more success.

The facility will cost $2,500,000 and came from a private gift.

Congrats!

Sounds exactly right on all points.

I was excited to see there is support out there from someone for baseball.