As part of its Red Out night, Western Kentucky will be wearing entirely red uniforms with a red helme t that features a big pair of eyes on it. The peepers represent the eyes of the Mascot Hall of Famer Big Red, the furry blob that "symbolizes the spirit of WKU students and alumni."

WKU’s Hall of Fame mascot – will feature red pants, red jerseys and red helmets with decals resembling Big Red’s eyes. The facemask for the helmets is black to represent Big Red’s mouth.

Western Kentucky football has its Red Out game scheduled for Oct. 10 against UTEP, and the team’s helmets are perfect for the occasion. Paying homage to WKU’s mascot, the red helmets will feature none other than Big Red’s eyes on them.

On Thursday, Western Kentucky caused a storm on social media when it revealed its newest helmet design. The red helmets will pay homage to the school’s mascot, Big Red, by featuring two large eyes identical to the beloved blob.

Western Kentucky might have the best new helmet in college football this season. Certainly the most unique. The Hilltoppers unveiled a new all-red look on Thursday, one that draws direct inspiration from the school’s mascot, Big Red. On the helmet, the traditional WKU logo is replaced with a set of eyes — Big Red’s eyes, to be specific.

Western Kentucky unveiled new Big Red helmets on Thursday, which will be worn for the Oct. 10 football game against UTEP at Houchens-Smith Stadium.

On Thursday, Western Kentucky dropped a video debuting its new Big Red uniforms. In the past, the Gritty-esque mascot has been featured on the helmet, but now the new threads have

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