When Memorial Stadium opened in 1923, Nebraska played on natural grass, and the Huskers continued to do so through the 1969 season. In 1970, the Huskers installed AstroTurf, and it has played on ...

Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen (left) and Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walk off the field together after NU's win over Northern Iowa on Sep. 14, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.

Nebraska's Isaiah Neyor (18) catches a touchdown in the first quarter while defended by Illinois' Matthew Bailey (7) on Friday, Sep. 20, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska Director of Athletics Troy Dannen (left) and Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walk off the field together after the win over Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sep. 14, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.