Sam Van Dyne, junior quarterback, scrambles out to the right side. Van Dyne started six games last season for the Ichabods.

Players stand for the national anthem before the game commences. Washburn University football hosted the Navy and White Spring Game April 11.

Players shake hands with Juliann MaZachek, president of Washburn University, before the game starts. This friendly matchup aimed to recreate a normal fall game day.

Trenton Brehm, senior kicker, boots the ball to start the game. The game started at 6 p.m. in Yager Stadium where around 1,000 spectators were present.

The offense and defense line up head-to-head before the snap. The white team won the game 20-6.

Ty James (left), freshman wide receiver, and Keith Guidry (right), freshman defensive back, faceoff as they run down the field. This game was held as a preview for the upcoming August matchups.

Lucas Oitker, junior running back, poses in front of the camera after coming back from halftime. Oitker will be entering his fourth season with the Ichabods this fall.

Hayden Clark, sophomore quarterback, smiles after getting the ball. Clark appeared in eight games over his two seasons at Washburn.

Jamir Beckom (left), redshirt freshman defensive back, and Garett Almond (right), junior wide receiver, line up across from each other. The game featured tailgating, yard games, inflatables and live entertainment.

Players block while the ball is run. Grey team players played for both blue and white teams.

The blue team talks in the huddle before their next play. This game was officiated by MIAA referees and structured to simulate a full four-quarter game.

Zach Watkins, head coach, talks to his players after finishing the game. Washburn will open the 2025 season Aug. 30, hosting Truman State University at home.