Northwestern on Monday unveiled renderings of what the new $850 million stadium will look like in Evanston. Why it matters: The university is moving forward with the state-of-the-art Ryan Field to compete with other Big Ten football programs.

When Northwestern opens the new Ryan Field in 2026, it will not only be the largest stadium project in college football history, with a price tag of $850 million, but possibly a model for future stadium designs around the sport.