More Money for State Football - approved
The state College Board approved a $13 million increase to the budget for Mississippi State University's football complex addition project, raising the total from $11 million to $24 million.
The item came before the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning at its Aug. 21 meeting. Presenting the request, IHL real estate staff member Brad Roland told trustees, "Item number two is a request from Mississippi State University increase the budget for the Leo Jr. football complex edition project from 11 million to 24 million for an increase in the amount of $13 million." The board's real estate agenda listed the item as a straightforward budget revision for the ongoing project.
The increase comes as Mississippi State moves forward with construction tied to the football facility, though the specific reasons for the added cost were not detailed in the meeting record beyond the budget figures presented. Such capital increases at public universities draw scrutiny because they involve institutional and potentially public funds. The project is separate from an indoor practice facility that has not yet come before the IHL board for approval.