KU Football Fever: New Stadium, Season Opening, and Major Change

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KU Football trends high! From The Booth's grand reopening, flyovers, to a historic $300M donation—read the complete Jayhawks update.

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1. Season Opener: Reopening of The Booth Stadium

2. Pre-Game Vibe: Military Flyovers and Fan Excitement

3. Major Donation: David G. Booth’s $300M Gift and Gateway District Vision

4. Season Schedule & Fan Anticipation

5. Image Credits & References

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Kansas receives historic $300M gift from alumnus David Booth KU alum David Booth donates $300M to Kansas Athletics David Booth Memorial Stadium — University of Kansas

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1. Season Opener: Reopening of The Booth Stadium
On August 23, 2025, the Jayhawks welcomed Fresno State at the newly renovated David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium—the iconic “Booth.” The home opener sold out, marking the triumphant return of KU Football's longtime home.University of Kansas

2. Pre-Game Vibe: Military Flyovers and Fan Excitement
Just before the game, military jets performed three flyovers above Lawrence, igniting a wave of excitement among fans both inside and outside the stadium—a fitting prelude to the season’s new chapter.KU News

3. Major Donation: David G. Booth’s $300M Gift and Gateway District Vision
Days before kickoff, the university announced a record-setting $300 million donation from alumnus David G. Booth—one of the largest gifts in college athletics history and the biggest ever for KU Athletics.Lawrence KS TimesAP NewsReuters
Of that, $75 million will jumpstart Phase II of the stadium upgrades and Gateway District construction, while the remainder will fund long-term revenue initiatives for the athletic department. The Gateway District includes hotel, housing, retail, parking, and outdoor event space.Lawrence KS TimesESPN.comAP NewsReuters
Athletic Director Travis Goff praised the gift as “transformative,” positioning KU Athletics for growth and excellence across generations.University of KansasSIKU News

4. Season Schedule & Fan Anticipation
The Jayhawks opened against Fresno State on August 23, followed by a full slate of Big 12 matchups. Fans nationwide can catch the action via ESPN, Fox, and CBS Sports. Expectations are sky-high for a successful 2025 season in the reimagined Booth Stadium.KU SportsESPN.comhttps://www.kctv5.com

5. Image Credits & References

• Images: Opening game, stadium upgrades, flyover, donor announcement

• References:

  • KU Athletics Official Site (opens in current tab)

  • Lawrence Times (opens in current tab)Lawrence KS Times

  • AP News (opens in current tab)AP News

  • Reuters (opens in current tab)Reuters

  • Sports Illustrated (opens in current tab)SI+1

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