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First opponent
Cincinnati visited for the new stadium’s opening.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: West Virginia History — official source
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Don Nehlen
The opening coincided with Don Nehlen’s first season.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: West Virginia History — official source
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Country Roads
John Denver performed during the stadium dedication.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: West Virginia History — official source
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Songwriters present
Bill Danoff and Taffy Nivert joined the dedication performance.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: West Virginia History — official source
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Original field
The older stadium stood near Falling Run Road.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: West Virginia History — official source
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Tailgate culture
The new site helped expand pregame parking-lot gatherings.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: West Virginia History — official source
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Opening crowd
The opening game drew 50,150 spectators.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: West Virginia History — official source
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