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Chip Kelly Dons Hard Hat for Northwestern's New Stadium
21 Jul
Summary
- Chip Kelly hired as Northwestern's offensive coordinator.
- New $862 million football stadium is set to open soon.
- The new stadium's opening game is scheduled for October 2.
Northwestern University's football program is gearing up for a significant transformation with the imminent opening of a new, state-of-the-art stadium. The program recently welcomed Chip Kelly as its new offensive coordinator, a notable hire aimed at enhancing the Wildcats' performance within the competitive Big Ten conference.
Kelly made a memorable impression during a media appearance, sporting a purple vest and a Northwestern hard hat, reflecting the excitement surrounding the $862 million venue. This ambitious project, largely funded by the Ryan family, is scheduled to officially open its doors on October 2.
On this inaugural date, Northwestern will host Penn State in what is anticipated to be a high-profile matchup. The university hopes that Kelly's offensive expertise and the allure of the new stadium will generate considerable enthusiasm and draw large crowds for the game against the Nittany Lions.
