How food plays a role in the UNC game day experience

Posted Mar 21, 2025
And like drinking from the Old Well or watching a North Carolina-Duke game, North Carolina Tar Heels fans have strong traditions surrounding their game-day food across all varsity stadiums. Whether it's popcorn, a warm soft pretzel or a barbecue sandwich, many fans believe their food choices are as much of a tradition as the game itself. (Daily Tar Heel)

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