Northwestern University is set to debut its new $862 million Ryan Field on October 2 when it hosts Penn State in a highly anticipated Friday night matchup. This game will mark the third home game of the season for Northwestern and will be a significant milestone, as it occurs exactly 100 years after the initial game at the old stadium. The Nittany Lions will visit Northwestern as part of the Big Ten schedule, creating a thrilling atmosphere under the lights for the official opening of the new facility.