Recent coaching staff changes, safety and increasing the versatility of the stadium were all components in the decision.

It will include a synthetic turf perimeter, mirroring the look of Kenan Stadium’s natural grass field from 2017-19. Bill Belichick had a lot to do with the decision, with the choice made in ...

Conversations about transitioning Kenan Stadium from its previous synthetic turf back to a natural grass playing surface initially were sparked by coach Bill Belichick and his staff, Carrick said.

North Carolina's Kenan Stadium will be converting its football field back to natural grass for coach Bill Belichick's first season with the program. The decision was made in conjunction with ...