Highmark field re-sodded before first regular-season home game

Buffalo is changing the playing surface before the new stadium’s first regular-season game. The team said the original grass was more susceptible to tearing under player traffic.

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- • Grounds staff saw adequate root depth.
- • Lateral growth was weaker than expected.
- • Some areas could push or tear when players hit the turf.
- • Buffalo is re-sodding rather than changing suppliers.
- • The goal is a more stable, game-ready surface.
- • Work is being completed ahead of the Sept. 17 home opener.
- • Buffalo hosts Detroit on Thursday Night Football.
- • The game is scheduled for Sept. 17.
- • The field change is one of the final preparations for the stadium’s regular-season debut.

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