the football team plays in maverik stadium, slightly north and west of the main campus. the stadium had natural grass until 2004, when artificial turf was installed. romney stadium is built on a hillside, and appears much smaller from outside than it actually is, as much of the seating and the field are below street level. in 2009, the field at romney stadium was named merlin olsen field, in honor of the hall of fame alumnus.