Hilltoppers Tie in Annual Red and White Spring Showcase

The annual intrasquad scrimmage ended in a 33-33 deadlock.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:51pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a football game broken down into overlapping planes of players, the ball, and the field, all rendered in an abstract, fragmented style.The annual Red and White Spring Showcase highlights the depth and talent of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football team as they prepare for the upcoming season.Bowling Green Today

The Western Kentucky University football team played to a 33-33 tie in their annual Red and White Spring Showcase on Saturday at Houchens-Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The exhibition game featured the Hilltoppers' top players competing against each other in a preview of the upcoming season.

Why it matters

The Red and White Spring Showcase is a long-standing tradition that gives fans an early look at the Hilltoppers' roster and allows the coaching staff to evaluate player development ahead of fall camp. The tie result suggests the team has good balance and depth across both the offensive and defensive units.

The details

In the exhibition matchup, redshirt senior wide receiver Quincy Burroughs scored a touchdown for the winning White team, while redshirt senior defensive back Dave Herard tried in vain to stop him. The annual spring game is a chance for Western Kentucky to showcase its talent and build excitement for the upcoming season.

  • The Red and White Spring Showcase took place on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
  • The game was held at Houchens-Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

The players

Quincy Burroughs

A redshirt senior wide receiver for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football team.

Dave Herard

A redshirt senior defensive back for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football team.

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What’s next

The Hilltoppers will continue their offseason training program and prepare for the start of fall camp in August as they look to build on last season's performance.

The takeaway

The annual Red and White Spring Showcase provides an exciting preview of the upcoming Western Kentucky football season, showcasing the team's talent and depth as they work to improve on last year's results.