What to expect from Ohio State as the Buckeyes prepare to play at Wrigley Field against Northwestern
Playing at Wrigley Field is a nice novelty, but the Ohio State Buckeyes will need to tread carefully. Coming off a game where far too many players were losing grip on their home turf, don't expect things to be drastically better when this week's matchup kicks off. Wrigley Field has been transformed for Northwestern's sake […]
Playing at Wrigley Field is a nice novelty, but the Ohio State Buckeyes will need to tread carefully. Coming off a game where far too many players were losing grip on their home turf, don't expect things to be drastically better when this week's matchup kicks off.
Wrigley Field has been transformed for Northwestern's sake as the Wildcats get their new facility continues to be built. Northwestern will play its final two home games of 2024 at Wrigley Field. With Ohio State surely more focused on upcoming matchups against Indiana and Michigan, they can't forget the risk on deck.
It's not as if Ohio State will lose to Northwestern, because they won't. However, the risk for injuries on a hastily revamped field could prematurely doom the Buckeyes' season.
Wrigley Field has previously been transformed into a hockey rink, and the Buckeyes' men's and women's hockey team will play there in January. Take a look at the early photos of what Wrigley looks like with a football field set up.
It's a pretty cool looking set up, but the health concerns are real. Thankfully, early weather forecasts are looking chilly but only cloudy. No rain is expected this week.
One of the most significant highlights in Wrigley Field's history is the hosting of the Chicago Bears football games annually from 1921 to 1970, prior to the team's relocation to Soldier Field. The stadium's limited space provided a distinct football atmosphere, with one end zone notably shortened to fit the stadium’s layout.
In 2009, Wrigley Field expanded its repertoire to include hockey, hosting the NHL Winter Classic where the Chicago Blackhawks faced off against the Detroit Red Wings. This outdoor matchup featured a temporary rink constructed over the infield, creating a enchanting winter scene in front of the iconic ballpark.
Soccer also made its presence felt at Wrigley, with an international friendly in 2012 between Italian club AS Roma and Poland's Zaglebie Lubin, which marked the first soccer event at the stadium in many years.
