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Coaches tour Northwestern's new Ryan Field ahead of opening in October

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 11:06 PM

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Coaches tour Northwestern's new Ryan Field ahead of opening in October

Summary

Northwestern coaches David Braun, Chip Kelly, and Tim McGarigle toured Ryan Field on July 21, donning hard hats and construction vests. The $875 million stadium is nearing completion with field and goalposts installed. Scheduled to open on October 2 against Penn State, the coaches expressed excitement about the stadium's design and potential benefits for the team and fans. Braun emphasized that the Wildcats need to perform well this season to complement the new venue. Northwestern’s upcoming season includes games against South Dakota State and Colorado before facing defending champion Indiana.

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By the Numbers

•Ryan Field opens on October 2 against Penn State.
•Braun calls it the best stadium in all of football.
•Coaches believe smaller capacity can enhance home-field advantage.
•Northwestern retained 27 of its 30 eligible players from last season.
•Training camp begins August 4 with new quarterback Aidan Chiles.

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11:06 PMYahoo Sports — After touring ‘unbelievable’ Ryan Field in hard hats, Northwestern coaches have their own work ahead

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Northwestern coach David Braun and coordinators Chip Kelly and Tim McGarigle walked out of a tunnel and onto the Ryan Field turf Tuesday morning wearing purple construction vests and hard hats. The protective gear was necessary because much work still is being done on Northwestern’s new $875 million stadium, particularly on the exterior and the concourses, where hundreds of workers went about ...
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