The 2017 Western Kentucky football team will hit the field for the first time under coach Mike Sanford on March 23 when it begins spring practice.
All 14 practices lead up to the annual Red and White Spring Game, set for April 22 at 3 p.m., and all practices are open to the public. Admission and parking to the spring game will be free and more details will be announced soon.
The Hilltoppers enter 2017 with the return of Conference USA Newcomer of the Year, quarterback Mike White, as well as veteran offensive linemen Brandon Ray and Dennis Edwards to lead the charge up front for offensive coordinator Junior Adams.