Overview

• Northwestern's Ryan Field is undergoing an $800 million renovation, leaving the team in search of alternative venues for home games.
• Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, has been confirmed as the location for the Nov. 16 game against Ohio State.
• This will be Ohio State's first and Northwestern's fourth football game at Wrigley Field.
• Other potential venues considered were Soldier Field and SeatGeek Stadium, but Wrigley was chosen for its proximity to Northwestern's campus and fewer scheduling conflicts.
• Wrigley Field has previously hosted college football games, including Northwestern's matchups against Purdue in 2021 and Iowa in 2023.