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Richt’s gift has not been finalized, so the exact amount cannot be confirmed.

The indoor facility, projected to cost upward of $20 million, is planned to cover an existing practice field and prevent the Hurricanes from dealing with situations similar to their pro day in March, which saw periods of heavy rain.

A former Hurricanes quarterback, Richt was hired by Miami in December after 15 seasons at Georgia.