The stadium was named for Doyt Perry, a highly successful coach and athletic director at the school.

[3] On October 8, 1983, the annual Toledo-Bowling Green football game established a school and MAC attendance record of 33,527.

Additionally in 2007, the stadium underwent further renovations, complying with new NCAA seating regulations which increased the listed capacity from 23,272 to 24,000.

The south grandstands were removed to make way for a merchandise tent and a pavilion for the Falcon Club boosters.

The north grandstand was removed to facilitate the construction of the Sebo Athletic Center.