Pfluger Architects, Texas State University Unveil Stadium Renovations

Texas State University has unveiled its newly expanded Bobcat Stadium End Zone Complex—now named the Johnny and Nathali Weisman Football Performance Center—an 85,000-square-foot addition designed by Pfluger Architects and built by White Construction.

The project elevates both player development and fan engagement through a host of new amenities, including upper-level hospitality spaces, banquet areas, and enhanced concourses, alongside major field house upgrades such as an 8,000-square-foot weight room and 3,000-square-foot training facility.

Originally constructed in 1981, Bobcat Stadium has hosted everything from the NCAA Division I Bobcats to the Texas Special Olympics and NBC’s “Friday Night Lights.” With Texas State’s football program now joining the Pac-12 Conference, the 20-year-old End Zone Complex required a major modernization to keep pace—one that would attract elite talent, strengthen wellness and recovery, and deliver a premier fan experience.

Completed ahead of the fall 2025 season, the reimagined complex integrates modern design and player-focused features, including in-ground hydrotherapy and cold-plunge pools, advanced training spaces, upgraded locker rooms, and even a barber shop. The new circulation design connects the 30,000-seat stadium through exterior concourses and a new elevator system, creating a seamless flow between indoor lounges and outdoor seating areas.

“The university’s vision to have a facility to help student-athletes reach their full potential drove our design,” says Chris Lammers, AIA, Project Manager and Higher Education Practice Director at Pfluger. “We put player and team wellness at the forefront, ensuring the space planning and program were driven by efficiency and performance. Every element ties the stadium’s legacy with the future of Texas State football.”

Highlights include a Players’ Lounge with digital displays, a Grand Central Hallway that connects facilities and provides recruiting and branding opportunities, and a Rooftop Hospitality Suite that doubles as a team dining space on non-game days. Fans can now enjoy sweeping stadium views from the terrace or catch the team’s entrance from the new outdoor concourse bridge—a design that merges atmosphere, access, and energy into one unified fan experience.

What began in 2020 as a feasibility study with Perkins + Will has evolved into a transformative expansion. Pfluger’s design also anticipates future growth, setting the stage for additional facilities and enhancements as the program continues to rise within the Pac-12.