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100 Years of Kenan Stadium: ‘A Tsunami of Scoring and Defense’

Chapelboro’s very own Kenny Dike remembers a stunning UNC blowout win against No. 5 Florida State in Kenan Stadium in 2001.

UNC alumnus Hal Fischer recalls his surprise at seeing Tar Heel fans at Kenan Stadium dressed in coats and ties.

UNC band director Jeff Fuchs recalls a miscommunication when staging a pregame ceremony at Kenan Stadium, and the hilarious consequences.

Chapelboro’s very own Kenny Dike remembers his commencement at Kenan Stadium, which featured a few special guests.

District Attorney Jeff Nieman remembers his UNC commencement at Kenan Stadium, which may or may not have inspired rule changes down the line.

As hard as it is to believe now, Kenan Stadium existed for more than a half-century without permanent light fixtures.

For UNC’s Rick Steinbacher, the fan experience is top of mind during each Kenan Stadium gameday in the fall.

Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 11, 2026 | Date Night

UNC football has its home opener this weekend – marking a milestone, as this is the 100th year of Kenan Stadium’s existence.

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Chatham County Public Information Officer Kara Lusk remembers her first Kenan Stadium performance with the UNC Dance Team in the 1990s.

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 9, 2026 | Safety, UNC

UNC Police are responding to a safety threat at Kenan Stadium on Thursday afternoon, according to an alert shared with the campus community.