The athletics program quickly outgrew the multi-purpose field and the Oval was no longer considered a suitable location for such events.

[6][7] He was also responsible for funding towards the building of Archbold Gymnasium, located just to the east overlooking the stadium.

[10] In the first game played at the stadium on September 25, 1907, the Orangemen beat rival Hobart by a score of 28-0.

The stadium contained over 20,000 cubic yards of concrete over six acres, cost approximately $400,000 (≈$12 million in 2020 dollars) and was built in just over a year.

The west end zone, the stadium's main entrance, was marked by a grand castle-like façade with two turrets framing the gateway cement arch.

In the final game at Archbold Stadium, on November 11, 1978, the Orangemen defeated nationally ranked Navy, 20-17.