BOISE, Idaho — Boise State's famous blue turf is getting a major refresh, thanks to a $1.5 million anonymous gift to Boise State Athletics.

The donation will fund a new field installation at Albertsons Stadium, continuing the tradition of one of college football’s most recognizable landmarks. The new turf will be installed ahead of the 2026 football season, marking the sixth time Boise State has replaced the playing surface since it first turned blue in 1986.

"We’re grateful for the continued generosity of Bronco Nation," Jeramiah Dickey, Boise State’s director of athletics, said. "The Blue is incredibly important to our identity and national brand. It’s bold and unique and shows how we're built different at Boise State."

Dickey said the upgrade comes at a pivotal moment for the program

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