The Wildcats played a pair of home games at the Friendly Confines in 2025, ahead of the opening of new Ryan Field next season.

It took a walk-off field goal from Michigan kicker Dominic Zvada to get the Wolverines past the Wildcats, 24-22, last Saturday. Wrigley Field, located just 8.4 miles from its usual home stadium at Ryan Field, has been the home for Northwestern game six times before.

Despite putting up one of its worst offensive performances of the 2025 season, Northwestern pushed No. 18 Michigan to the brink of defeat, forcing the Wolverines to construct a perfect final drive to eke out a win.

After scoring a touchdown against Oregon last week, Javon Tracy continued his hot streak when he finished with four catches for 87 yards and a career-high 3 touchdowns in Minnesota's 38-35 loss to Northwestern on Saturday.

The Minnesota helmets feature a pretty classic look: maroon shell with a cold block ‘M’ logo and a gold and yellow stripe down the middle. You may notice some green ivy vines weaving in and out of the logo and striping—a neat nod to the ivy walls in Wrigley’s outfield.

NU partially staunched the bleeding in the third quarter, as the team held Lindsey to 31 yards. However, Lindsey threw another touchdown pass to Tracy for 28 yards. However, Minnesota’s QB was back at it in the fourth, tossing an eight-yard score to Le’Meke Brockington.

Drake Lindsey threw four touchdown passes including three to Javon Tracy , but Minnesota fell late to Northwestern at Wrigley Field, 38-35.

Jack Olsen’s third field goal of the game, from 33 yards, snapped a tie with 53 seconds left and Northwestern ended a three-game losing streak with a wild 38-35 win over Minnesota at Wrigley Field on Saturday.

Northwestern football has lost more games than any FBS school in history. The Ryan Family believes new $862 million stadium will be a winner.

INJURY REPORT: Starting Gophers LB Devon Williams and starting CB John Nestor are OUT today against Northwestern. A tough blow to Minnesota's defense. WR Kenric Lanier II returns to the lineup after missing two games. https://t.co/VFFSSRvleI pic.twitter.com/3vAB2lUby6