When Jedd Fisch took over the Washington Huskies, he made it clear that football should be fun. That philosophy will be on full display Friday night at "Dawgs After Dark," the Huskies' spring game inside Husky Stadium—and Fisch is keeping things refreshingly old-school in an era where many programs are scaling back spring events to avoid injuries.

"We gotta stay healthy, that's the most important thing we can do," Fisch told the Big Ten Network's Michelle Steele. "But we've got to make sure that our guys walk out of the spring game with enjoyment. We're big into having a lot of joy in our program, but we also want to compete."

Rather than following the trend of canceling or modifying spring games, Fisch is going all-in. Inspired by his time as a graduate assistant under College Football Hall of Famer Steve Spurrier at Florida, he's keeping the format traditional and competitive. "We're going to do the spring game the real way," he added. "We're splitting up teams in half, coaches in half, we're tackling, and we're going four quarters of football."

The night promises plenty of excitement beyond the action on the field. Fans will get their first look at a wave of promising young talent, including freshmen Kodi Greene, Derek Colman-Brusa, Trez Davis, and Ramzak Fruean. Adding to the festive atmosphere, men's and women's soccer coaches Jamie Clark and Nicole Van Dyke will serve as honorary coaches. With Fisch revealing that over 40,000 free tickets have already been distributed, the energy inside Husky Stadium should be electric.

For Fisch, the spring game isn't just about evaluating talent—it's about building a culture of joy and competition that will carry into the fall. And if the ticket numbers are any indication, Husky Nation is ready to have some fun, too.