TreVeyon Henderson and Jaxon Smith-Njigba both laughed when they were asked about the difference between the new turf at Ohio Stadium and the field they played on last year.
The previous turf inside the Shoe, which was in place for eight Ohio State football seasons, drew plenty of criticism from afar as fans took notice of players slipping and the fading color in the scarlet end zones. Based on what Henderson and Smith-Njigba had to say on Wednesday, it was clear they weren’t happy with the worn-out playing surface either.
“It was very slippery. I mean, it was sometimes I would roll my ankle out of nowhere,” Henderson said.