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PadrosWindup
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Major stadium renovation just completed - less cheap seats,

More luxury boxes and club seats. Took down about 25K seats and rebuilt.
Link: $265 million
Posted: 02/03/2026 at 08:26 PM ET
(In response to this post by RandomAsianGuy)

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FSU became a debt king
RandomAsianGuy • 02/03/26 06:10 PM ET
FSU is still the biggest brand in the ACC. They will be fine
HokieAl • 02/04/26 09:06 PM ET
Debt is one thing, it can be managed, brand value is different
1947Sunbowl • 02/06/26 09:16 AM ET
FSU will be fine for sure. But I don’t know if they will get an invite. **
RandomAsianGuy • 02/05/26 12:08 PM ET
You don't think the Big Ten would want to add FSU given all their snowbird
VTHokie2000 • 02/05/26 01:28 PM ET
I don't. I could see Miami ahead of FSU. **
reestuart • 02/06/26 10:39 AM ET
Given that Northwestern and USC are the only private schools currently in
VTHokie2000 • 02/06/26 01:15 PM ET
My thinking is the draw on TV is likely a wash. If you're talking trying
reestuart • 02/06/26 01:18 PM ET
I don't disagree that the TV ratings are probably a wash. Likewise, I
VTHokie2000 • 02/06/26 01:34 PM ET
Aside from JAX, the other cities are as close to Miami as Tallahassee.
reestuart • 02/06/26 02:24 PM ET
Right now, I agree with you that it would be a lot easier to get tickets in
VTHokie2000 • 02/06/26 02:34 PM ET
As I said, it’s an open race and FSU has a chance. But they’re behind Miami**
RandomAsianGuy • 02/05/26 11:14 PM ET
I'm not sure anyone is necessarily ahead in that race though. Given the
VTHokie2000 • 02/06/26 01:23 PM ET
No they are not. Butts in seats and viewership matters. FSU better for both**
HokieAl • 02/06/26 10:17 AM ET
Lots of schools run up construction debt
TerryD • 02/04/26 01:21 PM ET
Colorado State and SDSU are meeting their stadium
Big12 guy • 02/04/26 01:36 PM ET
Amortized Bonds for infrastructure
lord4bid • 02/04/26 01:04 PM ET
True,.......
2hhoop3 • 02/04/26 01:21 PM ET
Of course
lord4bid • 02/04/26 02:31 PM ET
Don't think that kind of debt can be considered a good thing
SpeakToDamien • 02/04/26 01:19 PM ET
71% of the university's institutional debt.**
reestuart • 02/04/26 08:44 AM ET
Major stadium renovation just completed - less cheap seats, ◄
PadrosWindup • 02/03/26 08:26 PM ET
I know it’s trendy to renovate but FSU's stadium capacity has been reduced
RandomAsianGuy • 02/04/26 01:13 PM ET
From FSU site
lord4bid • 02/04/26 04:28 PM ET
Can I purchase club level or suite seating at Lane? It's
Big12 guy • 02/04/26 01:23 PM ET
Exactly how I feel about going to games. After going to a few NFL games
reestuart • 02/06/26 02:28 PM ET
Most importantly, 21st century toilets
PadrosWindup • 02/04/26 01:56 PM ET
As an elder football guy
lord4bid • 02/05/26 10:25 AM ET
I've got a 3-5 year window before my wife
Big12 guy • 02/05/26 11:31 AM ET
Qlso costs for legal fees**
1947Sunbowl • 02/03/26 09:11 PM ET