Northwestern Wildcats christen new Ryan Field with impressive win over Penn State Nittany Lions
Both teams came in with one loss, and another would almost certainly tank any hopes of getting into the Big Ten Championship conversation.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.
This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.The Wildcats came in off of an impressive showing against Indiana, and it became evident that that was no fluke, thanks to a 34-13 win over the Nittany Lions.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEFriday night marked the first game at Northwestern's new Ryan Field.(Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images)But before the game, Northwestern took a second to show off their new $875 million home — which opened its doors 100 years to the day after its predecessor debuted — and it was spectacular.The first points at the new Ryan Field went to — fittingly enough — the Wildcats when Jackson Kleather booted a 50-yarder between the uprights to cap off Northwestern's maiden drive in their new home.The Nittany Lions were forced to punt on their opening drive, and OC Chip Kelly's Wildcats offense went right back to work.Northwestern running back Joseph Himon II celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Penn State Nittany Lions.
(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)Running back Joseph Himon II threw down a massive 47-yard run to put the Wildcats on the Penn State 4-yard line.Two plays later, quarterback Aidan Chiles used his legs to power into the end zone for six.SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTERThe Wildcats couldn't have asked for a better opening quarter with 144 yards of total offense, 109 of those coming on the ground.However, in the second quarter, Penn State forced a fumble on the Wildcats' second drive and recovered, giving them prime field position.That eventually led to an 8-yard rushing touchdown for running back Carson Hansen.Northwestern struck right back with a quick touchdown on ...