What is 'Big Red' and what is a 'Hilltopper'? Some guidance for Buckeye fans

by WSYX Staff

Tue, September 12th 2023, 5:59 PM UTC

Western Kentucky mascot "Big Red" stands on the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 20-7. (AP Photo/Bradley Leeb)

Big Red, the Western Kentucky mascot, performs in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. Louisville won 78-55. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

These are representations of Big Red that WKU has ruled unacceptable. (Courtesy, WKU Sports)

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Western Kentucky mascot "Big Red" stands on the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 20-7. (AP Photo/Bradley Leeb)

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