Players on the Broncos and Panthers were forced to change cleats during the first half of Super Bowl 50 due to footing issues with the Levi's Stadium sod.
About halfway through the second quarter, CBS sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson said, not only were Carolina and Denver players changing cleats mid-game, they were complaining about slippage in the Levi’s Stadium turf.
The 2-year-old stadium has a history of turf troubles. The field was replaced at least six times this season, SI reports.
But Sunday’s problems can’t be blamed on the 49ers. The NFL took over the stadium prior to the Super Bowl and new turf was installed last month ahead of the Sunday's game.
Field issues had the stadium in the spotlight back in October when Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker slipped during a field goal attempt.
During the preseason, the San Francisco 49ers were forced to move the team’s open practice off the turf due to "poor field conditions."
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CSN Bay Area's Scott Bair contributed to this report.
