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Ohio State University, which is known for its successful college football program, plays its games in Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes football stadium is one of the most recognizable stadiums in college sports. Check out our Ohio Stadium Seating Chart to see that the stadium is shaped like a giant horseshoe. The stadium was completed in 1922 and had an original capacity of 66,210. Many believed the “enormous” stadium would never be filled. On October 21, 1922, however, 71,385 fans poured into the stadium to watch the dedication game against rival Michigan. The stadium was built at a cost of just over $1 million (funded in large part by private donors).
Ohio Stadium has seen many renovations throughout its history. Since its original construction, the stadium has grown to include field and box seats as well as stands in the southern part of the stadium (where the open end of the horseshoe is). With all the renovations, Ohio Stadium is now the fourth largest facility in college football. Not only have the stands changed, but the field itself has changed, too. Originally, natural grass adorned the playing field. In 1971, Astro Turf replaced the natural grass. In 1979, a successor to Astro Turf, Super Turf, was laid down. Before the 1990 season, Prescription Athletic Turf (PAT) was installed and remains the Buckeye’s playing surface.