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Since construction began on the new 45,000-seat football stadium on the campus of Baylor University, it has been the center of attention in Waco. People have watched the new stadium rise and take shape since dirt was first turned at the site in January 2013. Now the countdown is on to opening night. You won’t be disappointed. McLane Stadium will knock your socks off, football fans.

Brian Nicholson, Baylor’s vice president for operations and facilities, has given dozens of tours of the new stadium as construction progressed these past 18 months. It becomes apparent from the word go that his team, as well as the construction contractor, are quite proud of the facility they’re building.

Attention to detail is evident everywhere you look.

There’s literally not a bad seat in the house. Fan views of the playing surface are outstanding, even in the upper deck sections beneath the shade awning.

And what it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in amenities. From concession areas to bathrooms to internet access, McLane Stadium is the template for stadiums of the future.