husky stadium had developed numerous structural problems over the years as a result of standing for nine decades in seattle's moist weather, particularly in the lower bowl. in november 2011, husky stadium began a $261 million renovation, the largest single capital project in the university's history. home games were played at centurylink field during the 2012 season while construction took place. the apple cup in 2011 was moved to centurylink (qwest field through 2011) to advance the start of the project by several weeks.