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Nebraska Football to Replace FieldTurf with Natural Grass | KLIN


The days of artificial grass inside Memorial Stadium are coming to an end.

In a recent interview with The Athletic, Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen said the plan is to replace the FieldTurf with natural grass.

Dannen said the change could potentially be done in time for the 2026 season, meaning just two more seasons on FieldTurf.

But first, they will have to replace the surfaces on the fields outside the new Osborne Legacy Complex. That will come next year as the Huskers practice on natural grass in preparation, and as a test, for the stadium change.

“I think grass is safer than turf,” coach Matt Rhule said earlier this year.

Nebraska has played on an artificial surface since 1970. That includes the success under Bob Devaney and Tom Osborne, five national championship years and 17 conference titles.

Dannen also spoke in the interview on roster sizes, the announcement on 1890 as the official NIL partner of the Huskers, and NU’s finish in the Director’s Cup standings. Read Mitch Sherman’s piece here.



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