the renovation project incorporated a new grand concourse, press box, video and audio system, and football offices, as well as new and improved amenities, concession stands, and bathrooms. the track that had enclosed the playing field was removed, and the field itself lowered by four feet to make room for additional seating closer to the sidelines. the student section was relocated from the north sideline to the west end zone, and the temporary bleachers in the east end zone were replaced with a permanent structure featuring field-level suites. the addition of box suites reduced the seating capacity from 72,500 to 70,138. despite the reduction in capacity, the renovated stadium is expected to be as loud as its predecessor. additionally, new parking garages were constructed and facilities throughout the athletic village were renovated.