The 1970s welcomed AstroTurf, 9,400 new seats in the south end zone, a renovated football training facility, new athletic department offices, and of course...two National Championships.
Bob Devaney is congratulated by Oklahoma head coach Chuck Fairbanks in 1970.
The new athletic offices and football locker room located on the south end of the stadium - 1973
In 1970, the grass field was replaced with AstroTurf.
Husker fans storm the field after upsetting unbeaten No. 1 Oklahoma, 17-14, in 1978.
Nebraska students gather for a pep rally in 1971.
STADIUM ERAS
1980
THE 1980S
BEFORE MEMORIAL STADIUM
CONSTRUCTION AND DEDICATION
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1970
1980
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2010
A STADIUM FOR THE STATE