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Braun to Evanston fans: Pack Ryan Field and make it the loudest stadium in college football

Northwestern coach David Braun challenged Evanston fans at Big Ten Media Days to pack the new $875 million Ryan Field for its Oct. 2 inaugural game against Penn State, calling the 35,000-seat venue a potential home-field advantage for the Wildcats.

August 7, 2026 · 3 min read

Northwestern football players in purple uniforms and marching band on a stadium field with fans in the stands.

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Inside the finished Ryan Field: $875 million, 35,000 seats, and a century in the making

Northwestern's $875 million Ryan Field is functionally complete, with Pat Ryan Jr. giving media their first look inside the 35,000-seat stadium on July 31 ahead of September soft-opening events and the Friday, Oct. 2 inaugural game against Penn State.

August 3, 2026 · 3 min read