Notre Dame to install artificial turf at stadium

Artificial turf will be installed at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind., in time for the start of the upcoming football season. Athletic director Jack Swarbrick said the university wanted to stay with natural grass, but said a combination of factors including the university holding commencement at the stadium in recent years has made it harder to maintain good field conditions. Last year the university installed new sod at the stadium three times, including once in the middle of the season. Installation of FieldTurf will begin May 18 and should be completed by Aug. 15.

Associated Press