Time and Change is a weekly series highlighting the history of some of Ohio State's storied traditions.
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Built in 1922, with a capacity of 66,210, Ohio Stadium remains a proud college football landmark and the home of Buckeye football.
As demand for Ohio State football rose, a bigger stadium became necessary. Replacing Ohio Field, which stood at High St. and Woodruff, the first game in The Horseshoe was on October 7, 1922 against Ohio Wesleyan.
The double-decked stadium in the shape of a horseshoe was designed by Howard D. Smith and cost $1.