UFCU Stadium[4] is a football stadium on the campus of Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. It opened in 1981 and was expanded in 2011–2012 to its present 27,149-seat capacity. UFCU Stadium has been the home field for the Texas State Bobcats since 1981. In November 2003, the field was renamed Jim Wacker Field in honor of the former Bobcats football coach and director of athletics.
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  UFCU Stadium Location in Texas  UFCU Stadium Location in the United States | |
| Full name | Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium |
|---|---|
| Former names | Bobcat Stadium (1981–2024)[1] |
| Location | 1100 Aquarena Springs Drive San Marcos, Texas 78666 |
| Coordinates | 29°53′28″N 97°55′32″W / 29.89111°N 97.92556°W |
| Owner | Texas State University |
| Executive suites | 15 |
| Capacity | 27,149[2] |
| Record attendance | 33,133 September 24, 2016 vs. University of Houston |
| Surface | FieldTurf Duraspine PRO |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1979 |
| Opened | 1981 |
| Expanded | 2012 |
| Architect | Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc[3] |
| Tenants | |
| Texas State Bobcats football (1981–present) San Antonio Riders (WLAF) (1992) | |
History
editThe End Zone Complex was completed and dedicated in 2002. The facility located in the south end zone of UFCU Stadium houses the athletic program's football operations. The End Zone Complex also has a full service training center, meeting rooms and coaching staff offices.
The capacity grew to over 16,000 at the beginning of the 2009 football season with the completion of the first phase of a multi-phased expansion. This first phase added The Jerry and Linda Fields West Side Complex, a three-tier structure (by adding onto the existing home side) that includes new premium club seating, with 450 seats, and 15 luxury suites. The facility's funding came from a donation by Texas State alumns Jerry and Linda Fields.[5]
In 2012, a $33 million expansion closing in the north end zone brought the stadium's capacity to 27,149. That season, the average attendance was 18,945 in the program's first season as a Division I FBS member. [6]
In May 2024, University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) paid $23 million for the naming rights to the stadium for 15 years. [7]
Other uses
editDuring its 43-year history, UFCU Stadium has been a multi-use facility. It has been the home of the Texas Special Olympics,[8] and site of scenes from the movie The Ringer[9] and the hit NBC TV show, Friday Night Lights.[10]
Largest single game crowds
edit| Rank | Attendance | Date | Game Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33,133 | September 24, 2016 | Texas State 3, #6 Houston 64 |
| 2 | 33,006 | September 8, 2012 | Texas State 10, Texas Tech 58 |
| 3 | 32,007 | September 13, 2014 | Texas State 21, Navy 35 |
| 4 | 31,333 | September 23, 2017 | Texas State 14, UTSA 44 |
| 5 | 28,000 | September 7, 2024 | Texas State 49, UTSA 10 |
| 6 | 27,537 | October 14, 2023 | Texas State 21, ULM 20 |
| 7 | 27,252 | September 19, 2015 | Texas State 20, Southern Miss 50 |
| 8 | 26,573 | September 4, 2021 | Texas State 20, Baylor 29 |
| 9 | 25,613 | October 8, 2022 | Texas State 36, Appalachian State 24 |
| 10 | 25,187 | September 12, 2024 | Texas State 28, Arizona State 31 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Editorial Style Guide - J : Office of University Marketing : Texas State University". Archived from the original on 2012-09-26. Retrieved 2012-09-10.
- ^ "TXST President, Dr. Kelly Damphousse, on X". x.com.
- ^ "Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium".
- ^ "Texas State, UFCU Announce Naming Rights, Multitiered Partnership". 21 May 2024.
- ^ Bobcats Stadium at TXStateBobcats.com
- ^ "2012 National College Football Attendance (For All NCAA Men's Varsity Teams)" (PDF). NCAA.
- ^ "Texas State, UFCU ink multi-million dollar football stadium naming rights deal". 22 May 2024.
- ^ "SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEXAS STATEWIDE". TXState.edu. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ^ "The Ringer - Filming Locations". IMDB.com. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ^ "Friday Night Lights - Filming Locations". IMDB.com. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
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