Over the past quarter-century, Boise State has emerged as an unlikely national power in college football ... become affectionately known as the “Smurf Turf” begins as many such tales do ...

Before a new blue field was installed in 2010, the Idaho Statesman conducted ... Why is Boise State's football field blue?

College football Week 11 expert predictions The story of what has become affectionately known as the “Smurf Turf” begins as many such tales do — as a marketing ploy. When the stadium opened ...

Fondly known around college football as The Blue or Smurf Turf, Boise State’s blue field beat out some of the most iconic venues in American sports, including the “Field of Dreams” movie ...

College football Week 11 expert predictions The story of what has become affectionately known as the “Smurf Turf” begins as many such tales do — as a marketing ploy. When the stadium opened in 1970, ...