en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Northwestern Wildcats Football News https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/news The Wildcats spared every expense in this project. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:27:26 GMT Justin Favors https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58159479 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58159479 false false Friday’s opener of the Ryan Field will be played 100 years to the day since the old stadium opened on Oct. 2, 1926. Here’s a look back at the many ways the old stadium has been utilized through the decades. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:59:30 GMT Kori Rumore https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58157752 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58157752 false false Northwestern to Open New Ryan Field on Friday Night against Penn State - Northwestern Wildcats - Official Athletics Website Javascript is required. CT. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:50:07 GMT https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58157645 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58157645 false false 1. Ohio State (AP No. 5, Coaches No. 6) 3-1 | 1-0 B1G Last Week’s Ranking: 2 Movement: +1 While yes, Indiana is undefeated, Ohio State jumps back up to No. 1 in our rankings after its dominant 42-19 win over Illinois. Jeremiah Smith tied the Buckeyes’ single-game touchdown record with four on the day, […] Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:46:14 GMT Pierson Strandquist https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58156842 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58156842 false false Penn State suffered its first loss of the 2026 season and its first under first-year head coach Matt Campbell last week to Wisconsin. The Nittany Lions allowed a 17-point comeback in the 24-20 home loss. This week is a new week. Penn State must defeat Northwestern in Evanston to keep its College Football Playoff hopes … Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:15:42 GMT Mitch Corcoran https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58156505 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58156505 false false Imagine this. The bright lights of the New Ryan Field turn on for the first time. Music plays with a deep bass, echoing and vibrating throughout the stadium. Yet, that isn’t the loudest sound that can be heard. No, it’s the screams and shouts of the crazed Wildcat fans that serve as the pulsing heart […] Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:39:40 GMT Kussh Mital https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58155206 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58155206 false false Northwestern is preparing for an unforgettable first game at New Ryan Field, with an F-16 flyover, the Wildcat Wall and several opening-night festivities planned before Friday’s matchup against Penn State. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:29:33 GMT Alex Kwiatkowski https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58152465 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58152465 false false Check out details on the new Ryan Field, including special features, food options, ticket prices and more. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:10:00 GMT Colleen Kane https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58151826 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58151826 false false Star tight end Luke Dehnicke left Friday's game against the Indiana Hoosiers after posting his best performance as a Wildcat. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:51:27 GMT Gavin Dorsey https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58149537 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58149537 false false David Braun's team has gotten a postseason bowl prediction after its close loss to Indiana. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:39:35 GMT Nick Meyer https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58149191 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58149191 false false Northwestern opens New Ryan Field against Penn State on Friday night. Here are three things to expect. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:36:36 GMT Alex Kwiatkowski https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58147408 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58147408 false false Through three games, the have announced themselves as a team worth watching in the Big Ten. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:44:45 GMT Andre Bass Jr https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58146692 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58146692 false false Let's get inside the impromptu Penn State players meeting. Penn State's 24-20 home loss to Wisconsin was a real punch in the mouth. The Nittany Lions had firm control over the game for about three and a half quarters and let it slip away with a cataclysmic final few minutes. The first loss of the … Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:16:59 GMT Mitch Corcoran https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58145547 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58145547 false false Colorado head coach Deion Sanders is likely shaking things up at quarterback this week. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:47:20 GMT Hunter Hodies https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58144337 https://sportspyder.com/cf/northwestern-wildcats-football/articles/58144337 false false