The field was recarpeted in 1980 and again in 1990 and replaced with FieldTurf surface in 2001.
In 2003, the stadium's field was named Brigham Field after Robert Brigham, a former player, coach and athletic director.
The NIU Huskies have had much football success since 2000, including victories over nationally ranked at the time Maryland and Alabama and Iowa State in 2003 January 1, 2013, NIU played in the Orange Bowl against Florida State. Because of all of this success, plans are underway to enlargen the stadium to seat 30,000 to 35,000 with a potential for as high as 42,000.
In addition, the Yordon Athletic Center gas been built at the north end of the field in August 2007 and behind it, the huge Chessick Practice Center which opened in October 2013. We were there for that dedication. It houses a full-size football field inside, something very handy for the weather in northern Illinois.
--BigFanCooter
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