Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium underwent a major expansion and renovation, which was completed prior to the 2001 season, giving the University of Arkansas one of the finest football facilities in the nation.
The $110 million project (estimated), which included a $20 million gift from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, saw the capacity of the stadium increased from 51,000 to 72,000, but that may not even be the most noticeable improvement.
The concrete and steel below the stands has been completely enclosed with a brick and glass façade. The new look rivals that of many of the newer Major League Baseball stadiums. In addition to covering the steel and concrete, the concourses are wider, and concession areas and restrooms have been replaced.
The east concourse is "Championship Alley" with displays of conference championships, the 1964 national title and every football letterman. The south end zone concourse is "All-American Alley" and is dedicated to Razorback All-Americans. The west concourse is "Bowl Alley with tributes to each bowl team.
Other than the facade covering, the other most noticeable addition is the enclosure of the south end zone, which features chairback seating and the addition approximately 7,300 total seats with space for an additional upper deck that would push the capacity to 80,000. The enclosure also includes a food court with space for five vendors.
Other major additions include an expanded press box and the addition of luxury suites.
Sixty-eight suites/skyboxes were added, bringing the total to 132, and the stadium's capacity includes 8,950 club seats, inside and out.
Other additions include the 15,000 square foot Bob and Marilyn Bogle Academic Center and the 3,800 square foot Wilson Matthews "A" Club, both on the east side where an upper deck, which seats 6,500, was added along with enclosed premium club seating.
During the 2000 season, a 30x107-foot SMARTVISION LED video screen, the largest video board at any sports venue in the world, made its debut in the north end zone.
