Davis Wade Stadium

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Updated On :02 Mar, 2021

Full Name
Davis Wade Stadium

Capacity
61,337

Type
Outdoor

Location
Starkville, Mississippi, United States of America

The Davis Wade Stadium is situated in Starkville, Mississippi, United States. It is primarily an American Football stadium, located in the campus of the Mississippi State University by which it is owned and operated. The official name of this gigantic stadium is the “Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field”. The stadium was formerly known as the “New Athletic Field” from 1914 to 1920 and the "Scott Field" from 1920 to 2000. It was opened to spectators in 1914. The stadium underwent multiple renovations in 1928, 1982, 2002 and 2014. The costs of renovations were $15,000 in 1928, $7.2 million in 1986, $21 million in 2002 and $75 million in 2014. The Davis Wade Stadium was built in place of the Hardy Field. The stadium has been serving home for the Mississippi State Bulldogs football team of NCAA since the year 1914.

Trivia

The 2011 Bleacher Report mentioned the stadium in the list of the top "50 college football stadiums to see before you die".
The original Bulldog mascot of the Mississippi State Bulldogs football team, Bully I was buried on the 50 yard-line, under the players’ bench.

Significance

The stadium played host to the memorable football match between the Mississippi State and Auburn which was held here on 11th October 2014.
The Davis Wade Stadium saw the Mississippi State defeating the Arkansas by 17-10, on 1st November 2014.
The Davis Wade Stadium was the venue that hosted the match between Mississippi State and Southern Miss on 30th August 2014. The Mississippi State smashed Southern Miss by 49-0.
the stage hosted the memorable match between the Mississippi State and Northwestern State on 19th September 2015.
The arena witnessed the unforgettable win of Mississippi State by defeating the Kentucky Wildcats by 42-16, on 24th October 2015.