According to an archival "campus tours" website, heavy rain during the construction resulted in a bulldozer sinking into the field.

Oddly enough, the same myth exists for the University of Michigan Stadium built a few years later, but no evidence has been found to support the rumor.

183 columns display one name of a University of Illinois alum that lost their lives in the first war (182 men and 1 woman).

On way to a 39–14 Illini victory,[11] Red Grange scored five touchdowns in one of the greatest single-game performances in football history.

The capacity of the west stands will be significantly reduced in order to build a large press box and luxury suite area at the top of the balcony.

This $100 million project will be largely paid for by sales of the stadium's new suites and luxury seating in the west stands.

Critics of the plan suggest this is a move to sell the seats currently occupied by the student section at a higher price to the general public.

The planners assert that they are trying to make the field noise louder and cater to the student's needs by giving them separate concessions and amenities.

For the start of the 2013 Fighting Illini season, the athletic department replaced the main scoreboard with a new Daktronics video board that measures 36 by 96 feet (11 by 29 m).

[16] To recognize the Illinois Fighting Illini football's historical accomplishments, the athletic department also installed new lettering along the outside of the luxury suites and press box.

[17] On June 25, 2022, Athletic Director Josh Whitman stated during his annual Media Roundtable Press Conference that he plans to further renovate Memorial Stadium in the near future.

In my perfect world, I always wanted to unveil a fully renovated Memorial Stadium in time for the 100th anniversary of its dedication in 2024.

Whitman also stated that he was targeting a renovation package between $25-30 million that would upgrade the stadium's technology, such as the sound system and Wi-Fi.