Nebraska plans $56 million stadium expansion

The University of Nebraska is planning a $56 million expansion of Memorial Stadium to add about 5,000 seats and additional luxury suites.

University officials released details of the plans Friday morning. The stadium's current capacity is 81,067, but a Cornhusker game can draw 86,000. And Nebraska has the longest sellout streak in college football, dating back to 1962.

Nebraska officials say they plan to add between 2,000 and 2,200 seats in a new covered and heated section and between 2,500 and 2,800 general seats. A new suite level on the east side of the stadium would add allow for 400-500 more people.

The project would be paid for by $40.5 million in private donations and $15 million in revenue bonds. It would be done before the 2013 football season.