This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Why is Boise State's football field blue? Story behind Albertsons Stadium's ...

No, not because of any player but their famous “The Smurf Turf” at Albertson Stadium. This unique blue field, the first non-green football field in the nation, truly defines the Boise State ...

The "Smurf Turf" was first installed as a bright blue AstroTurf in 1986 but has gone through several incarnations. The latest and fourth generation is a jaunty blue FieldTurf. Of course ...

I'm curious to see what happens to Boise State next season. No way the team should be as good without its star, but there is something special about the Smurf Turf.

His journey has led him back to the "Smurf Turf" to help Boise State defend their conference title and find their way back to the College Football Playoff. Seahawks' Leonard Williams named NFC ...

Enter the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, which will be played on Boise State's Smurf Turf between Northern Illinois and Fresno State. These two programs might not be the powerhouses at the top of the ...

All of those silly games with the silly titles and silly mascots are back. Enter the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, which will be played on Boise State's Smurf Turf between Northern Illinois and Fresno ...