Texas Tech names student section at Galaxy Stadium after Jones
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Texas Tech University announced on August 20 that the student section at Galaxy Stadium will be named the Jones Student Section. This decision honors Clifford B. and Audrey Jones, whose contributions were pivotal in the stadium's establishment. The Jones name was removed from the stadium following a new naming deal with Galaxy for $75 million. The football venue previously operated under the Jones name since 1947. Texas Tech will host Abilene Christian for their season opener on September 5.
- •The student section will be called the Jones Student Section at Galaxy Stadium.
- •This change follows a $75 million naming agreement with Galaxy.
- •The previous naming deal with Jones AT&T Stadium expired in June.
- •Jones contributed $100,000 towards the stadium's cost at its opening in 1947.
- •Texas Tech opens its football season on September 5 against Abilene Christian.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Student section of Texas Tech football stadium to keep Jones name
"The Texas Tech football venue has changed to Galaxy Stadium, dropping the longtime Jones name. Now the Jones Student Section will honor the history.
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