Winston-Salem State University is reviewing how its football field was prepared after visibly uneven yard lines drew widespread attention online.
The lines were reportedly spray-painted by the grounds crew without a stencil or precise measuring process, resulting in markings that appeared noticeably misaligned during a recent game.
Athletic Director Eric Burns apologized for the field’s condition and acknowledged that the preparation fell short of the university’s standards.
The university says it has since added additional field-preparation support and introduced new quality-control checks to ensure markings are accurate before future games.
Officials have not indicated whether the incident affected play, but the response reflects growing scrutiny of the details that shape the game-day experience, from field safety to presentation.
The episode gained traction after video and images circulated on social media, prompting questions about the school’s facilities operations and oversight. Winston-Salem State has not announced further disciplinary action, but administrators say the revised process is intended to prevent similar problems.