Northwestern opens new Ryan Field with fireworks and a light show before facing Penn State
Eva Liu and Angie Lee marveled at the new Ryan Field on Friday, noting its distinctive purple color and strong connection to Northwestern. The $875 million stadium, billed as the most expensive college football venue, was built on the former site of the original Ryan Field. With a capacity of 35,000 — less than half of the previous stadium — the new facility is the smallest in the Big Ten.
A light show and fireworks greeted the first game against Penn State, with Northwestern leading 24-7 at halftime. Alumni Shirley and Pat Ryan contributed a $480 million gift to fund the stadium and other projects.
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