Northwestern University Set to Open New Ryan Field Built for More than Football
The 35,000-seat stadium sold out as Northwestern debuted a modern venue built for football, concerts and larger fan amenities.
- On Friday, Northwestern routed Penn State 34-13 in the inaugural game at the new $875 million Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill.
- Running backs Caleb Komolafe and Joseph Himon II dominated the trenches, combining for 350 yards and three touchdowns to overwhelm Penn State's defensive front.
- Facing sustained defensive pressure, Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht completed 26 of 41 passes for 243 yards with two interceptions, marking the Nittany Lions' second consecutive loss.
- Totaling 506 yards of offense, the Wildcats improved to 3-1, rebounding from a 29-23 loss to Indiana last week.
- Northwestern hosts Ball State on October 10, while Penn State faces Southern California the same day, with the Nittany Lions seeking to end their losing streak.
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Northwestern University Debuts New Ryan Field
Northwestern University Debuts New Ryan Field Jessica Watts Tue, 10/06/2026 - 18:58 After two years of construction, Friday marked a new era of football at Northwestern University as the team continued its winning season in the brand new Ryan Field. The Wildcats defeated Penn State 34-13 during the stadium’s sold-out debut exactly 100 years to the day since the last Northwestern stadium opened. The new Ryan Field is the most expensive college f…
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Northwestern crushes Penn State 34-13 to christen new Ryan Field on historic night for football program
CHICAGO — When it finally came time to open the gates to the new Ryan Field on Friday afternoon, Pat Ryan Sr. and his family stood on the grounds outside the concourse and cut a long purple ribbon. Over the…
Everyone loves the new Northwestern stadium... except in the press box
Northwestern University opened the brand-new Ryan Field against Penn State on Friday night. The remodel was years in the making, with Northwestern playing home games at a makeshift lakefront stadium for the past two seasons while the new stadium was being built. And it was worth the wait as Ryan Field sparkled under the lights…
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After spending some time playing in a (very cool) makeshift stadium on the shores of Lake Michigan, the Northwestern Wildcats ultimately christened the new Ryan
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The Daily SentinelNorthwestern opens new Ryan Field with fireworks, singing and a convincing win over Penn State
The new Ryan Field has made its long-awaited debut with a light show, fireworks and a dominant performance by Northwestern in a 34-13 win over Penn State. The party included a stadium-wide rendition of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” ahead of…
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