Carnie Smith Stadium and Brandenburg Field 

Home to the winningest football program in NCAA Division II, this is hallowed ground for thousands of alumni, coaches, and fans and one of the most beautiful stadiums you’ll ever visit.

Built in 1923 with 5,000 seats on what was then the south edge of campus, it was named Brandenburg Stadium in honor of the university’s first president, William Brandenburg.

After major renovations to the stadium and field in 1986, it was rededicated as Carnie Smith Stadium, named after the legendary football coach who led the Gorillas to two NAIA national championships and six conference titles during his 17-year tenure (1949-1966). The field was named William A. Brandenburg Field.

In 2001, second-level seating was added on the east side with 14 luxury skyboxes, elevator access, new restrooms, concession stands, ticket booths, and renovated locker rooms. The project also added 2,300 seats, bringing capacity to 7,950.

In 2006, eight luxury skybox suites were added to the west side, along with elevator access.

In 2008, the stadium’s video board, the “Jungletron,” was unveiled to give fans 2,800 square-feet of vibrant video and scoring updates.

In 2019, it was upgraded, and in 2020, new turf was installed. Each project was funded by private donations from students, faculty, alumni, and community members, just as when the stadium was built in 1923.