Steelers Legend Roethlisberger Drops Shocking Bombshell on Acrisure Stadium!

The Pittsburgh Steelers are riding high with a 4-1 record and just put a solid stamp on their AFC North dominance, crushing the Browns 23-9 last Sunday. But while the scoreboard told one story, the real drama unfolded on the turf — a spectacle highlighted by All-Pro kicker Chris Boswell’s tumble during a field goal attempt. That stumble triggered quarterback Aaron Rodgers to dub the playing surface as “borderline unplayable.” Now, replacing the field seems like the obvious fix, but Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger thinks the solution has to go beyond just fresh grass—or turf, rather. Imagine a world where the University of Pittsburgh Panthers pack their own cozy 35,000-seat stadium right in Oakland, freeing up Acrisure Stadium for the pros alone. Could this bold move be the game-changer that both college and NFL football need? Or is it just wishful thinking from Big Ben? Let’s dive deeper. LEARN MORE.

The Pittsburgh Steelers (4-1) solidified their lead in the AFC North with a 23-9 victory versus the Cleveland Browns this past Sunday, but the team’s early-season success was not the only headline to come out of the game. All-Pro kicker Chris Boswell fell while attempting a field goal, prompting quarterback Aaron Rodgers to label the poor field conditions as “borderline unplayable.” The Black and Gold are quickly taking action by replacing the surface, but Ben Roethlisberger thinks another big change needs to happen as well.

The two-time Super Bowl champion and franchise legend believes the Steelers should lose their roommate. The University of Pittsburgh football team has been playing their home games at Acrisure Stadium since it opened in 2001 (originally named Heinz Field), so finding another venue could be both challenging and unrealistic. Roethlisberger has an alternative in mind, however, one that he thinks would benefit both the college and NFL squad.

“You can’t have a professional football team, not just the Steelers, but the opponents play on a surface like that,” the retired QB opined on his “Footbahlin” podcast, via Matthew Luciow. “Because you’re paying them a lot of money, and if people get hurt, it’s not a good thing… I don’t think Pitt should play there anymore.

“I firmly believe Pitt should put a 35,000-person stadium up on Oakland (neighborhood in Pittsburgh) and pack that thing. Because when you have 65,000 or 70,000 in Acrisure, and it’s only half full, what’s that look like? Put a 25,000-person stadium and then just bump it… The students won’t have to drive anywhere. They can walk to the game {and } walk back to the dorms. And then you keep {Pitt} off of that field for the Steelers.”

Big Ben on the field conditions at Acrisure:

“I don’t think Pitt should play there anymore. I firmly believe Pitt should put a 35,000 person stadium in Oakland.”#steelers

Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger pic.twitter.com/94Kkk3r14O

— Matthew Luciow (@matthewluciow92) October 14, 2025

Would a split be good for both Steelers and Pitt?

Ben Roethlisberger has obviously given this idea some thought, and there are probably many people from both fan bases that love his proposal. But it is not that simple. The Panthers already lost Pitt Stadium at the end of the previous century, forcing them to bunk with the Steelers. There are several hurdles that the university would need to clear before building a new home, with the potential financial implications looming large in this hypothetical decision-making process.

Finding a solution is vital, however. Neither team should risk their players’ well-being on an unstable surface. Ideally, the new turf will prevent any more mishaps from occurring again. Though, one has to wonder how long everyone can mitigate this issue before implementing an even more significant change.

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