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Wagon Wheel Rivalry
Kent State and Akron compete annually for the historic Wagon Wheel Trophy, one of college football's oldest rivalry trophies.
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1969Opened
25,000Capacity
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The basics
About Dix Stadium
Football stadium in Kent known for MAC football traditions.
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- stadium
- Sports
- Football
- League
- NCAAF
- Location
- Kent
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Status
- active
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Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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PregameIconic
Flash Walk
The Golden Flashes arrive through cheering fans before entering Dix Stadium.
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Flash
The Golden Flash mascot energizes the crowd throughout every home game.
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Golden Flashes Marching Band
The marching band performs the university's signature pregame show.
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Architecture
Centennial Court
Campus landmark court in Kent State’s athletic district — a gathering spot on the walk to Dix Stadium.
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Architecture
Flash Plaza
The entrance areas create fan gathering spaces.
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Architecture
Modern Facility Improvements
Renovations have improved the fan experience.
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History
Josh Cribbs
Celebrates the NFL return specialist and quarterback.
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History
Kent State Football Timeline
Showcases program history.
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History
Kent State Golden Flashes Retired Numbers
Honors Kent State football legends.
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History
Nick Saban Connection
Display honoring the coach's early career at Kent State.
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Experience
Kent State Golden Flashes Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes access.
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Statue
Flash Statue
Statue of Flash, Kent State’s golden eagle mascot — a photo stop on the approach to Dix Stadium.
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Rituals
Golden Flash Walk
Fans line the path as the Golden Flashes, Flash, and the Marching Golden Flashes arrive at Dix Stadium.
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Displays
Kent State Hall of Fame
The Kent State Athletics Hall of Fame honors Golden Flashes from Jack Lambert and Nick Saban’s playing days to Josh Cribbs and the 2012 MAC East champs.
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Displays
MAC Championships
Exhibits celebrating Kent State’s 2012 MAC East title and GoDaddy Bowl season.
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Rituals
Marching Golden Flashes
Kent State’s Marching Golden Flashes perform the pregame show in blue and gold at Dix Stadium.
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Historic Marker
Murphy-Mellis Field entrance
The named-field gates at Dix Stadium, honoring the Murphy-Mellis legacy on the walk onto Kent State’s home turf.
Through the years
History
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