A crowd of students get as close as they can to Jordan Davis before the concert ends on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Davis performed for one hour and did the coin toss for the WKU vs. Liberty football game. (Photo by Lauren Howe)
Gallery: Jordan Davis performs, and the Hilltoppers play Liberty Flames
Country singer Jordan Davis trekked to the Hill to perform on Tuesday, Oct. 24 for students and Bowling Green residents before the Hilltoppers took on the Liberty Flames. South Lawn was packed, and the Talisman photographers were there to capture it all. Looking for a challenge? See if you can spot yourself.
Country music singer Jordan Davis performs at a free concert on South Lawn on Tuesday, Oct. 24. In November 2022, he received his first Country Music Award, winning Song of the Year for “Buy Dirt.” (Photo by Lauren Howe)Big Red makes a grand entrance and shakes hands with students ahead of country music singer Jordan Davis’ performance. (Photo by Caden Rich)
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The crowd sings along with Jordan Davis on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Tailgating began at 2:30 p.m., although South Lawn became available at 4 p.m. for concert attendees. Some students lined up two hours earlier to grab a spot close to the stage. (Photo by Lauren Howe)Students crowd around the stage and cheer as country music singer Jordan Davis performs many of his hit songs, including “Next Thing You Know” and “Too Late for Tucson.” (Photo by Caden Rich)Several students sit on top of each others’ shoulders to get a better view over the crowd at the Jordan Davis concert held before the WKU football game on Tuesday, Oct. 24. (Photo by Ragan Harrington)The sun sets as multiple students gather to see country music singer Jordan Davis perform on South Lawn ahead of the WKU football game against Liberty on Tuesday, Oct. 24. (Photo by Caden Rich)
Jordan Davis points at the crowd at the pregame concert. Davis has had four songs reach No. 1 on the U.S. Country Airplay charts. (Photo by Lauren Howe)
Students record videos as Jordan Davis performs. Davis has also performed at famous music festivals such as Stagecoach and Country Thunder. (Photo by Lauren Howe)
A member of the crowd at the Jordan Davis pregame concert on South Lawn holds a cowboy hat above the crowd on Tuesday, Oct. 24. (Photo by Ragan Harrington)A crowd of students get close to Jordan Davis before the concert ends. Davis performed for one hour and did the coin toss for the WKU vs. Liberty football game. (Photo by Lauren Howe)
Jordan Davis signs an autograph for sophomore Graycen Flatt (right) after his concert on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Students were able to enter to win a VIP experience for the concert. (Photo by Lauren Howe)
Students gather to take a selfie with Big Red before the Jordan Davis concert on Tuesday, Oct. 24. The free concert was held by WKU prior to the football game against Liberty. (Photo by Lauren Howe)
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Freshman Carlee Hawkins (middle), performs the WKU Dance Team routine on South Lawn on Tuesday, Oct. 24. The WKU Dance Team performs a smaller show before cheering at each home football game. (Photo by Lauren Howe)Hilltoppers punter Tom Ellard walks into Houchens-Smith Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 24 during Topper Walk. This is Ellard’s second season with the WKU football team, and he appeared in 13 of WKU’s 14 games during the 2022 season. (Photo by Lauren Howe)WKU quarterback Austin Reed goes for a pass against Liberty University’s defense on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Reed was the 2022 Conference USA Newcomer of the Year. (Photo by Lauren Howe)WKU running back Markese Stepp pushes his way through two Liberty players on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Stepp had four rushing attempts and rushed a total of 29 yards during the game. (Photo by Lauren Howe)Ann Travis Hutchinson, a sophomore on the WKU cheer team, runs along the end zone encouraging fans to stand up and cheer on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Hutchinson is a member of the All-Girl team which took home a national title in the D1A All-Girl Division of the UCA Collegiate National Championship earlier this year. (Photo by Lauren Howe)Fans of the Liberty Flames wear face and body paint to cheer on their team against the WKU Hilltoppers, which the Hilltoppers lost 42-29 on Tuesday, Oct. 24. (Photo by Ragan Harrington)The Big Red Marching Band performs during the WKU football game against the Liberty Flames on Tuesday, Oct. 24. (Photo by Ragan Harrington)WKU running back L.T. Sanders gets tackled while offensive lineman, Vincent Murphy, blocks a Liberty player on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Sanders appeared in nine games during the 2022 season. (Photo by Lauren Howe)Quarterback Austin Reed (#16) and other members of the WKU football team hold their arms up signaling a touchdown after watching the replay of a contested touchdown at their game against Liberty on Tuesday, Oct. 24. (Photo by Ragan Harrington)Wide receiver Calvin Smith (#17) from Glasgow points up to the crowd after completing a pass at the WKU game against the Liberty Flames on Tuesday, Oct. 24. (Photo by Ragan Harrington)WKU linebacker Desmyn Baker celebrates after completing a tackle at Houchens-Smith Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Baker completed two solo and four assisted tackles for a total of six tackles against Liberty. (Photo by Lauren Howe)Redshirt senior Davion Williams (#14) and Redshirt junior Devon Lynch (#51) tackle Liberty’s Quinton Cooley (#20) during the football game on Tuesday, Oct. 24. (Photo by Ragan Harrington)WKU linebackers Aaron Key (left) and Kylan Guidry (right), celebrate after a tackle on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Guidry made one complete tackle and had three assists. (Photo by Lauren Howe)Redshirt senior Davion Williams holds his arms in the air in front of the student section during the WKU Hilltoppers matchup against the Liberty Flames on Tuesday, Oct. 24. (Photo by Ragan Harrington)
