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A historic Homecoming

Hoosiers experience an unforgettable week in Bloomington

By Indiana University

October 22^nd, 2024

Backdropped by stunning fall foliage, the IU Bloomington campus welcomed home Hoosiers of all generations for a diverse slate of Homecoming activities. Students took to the track at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday evening for the Bloomington Classic bicycle race. On Friday, Kelley School of Business students worked alongside executives from the Whirlpool Corporation to build a Habitat for Humanity home in Bloomington. Later that day, Hall of Fame musician John Mellencamp performed on campus at a ceremony unveiling a statue in his honor next to the IU Auditorium. The IU community packed Woodlawn Avenue that evening for the 102nd Homecoming parade, followed by the annual basketball season tip-off event, Hoosier Hysteria, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

The weeklong celebration culminated with festivities on Saturday. In the morning fans packed the set of the FOX Big Noon Kickoff outside Memorial Stadium. IU dominated Nebraska 56-7 in front of a sold-out crowd, the Hoosiers' first 7-0 start since 1967.

Welcome home

Cat Marsteller, left, Noelle Marsteller, Giselle Marsteller and Robert Young pose at the Sample Gates on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Simona Terek, left, and Mia Terek pose at the Sample Gates on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Kirsten and Pete Wiegand hold baby Quinn Wiegand at the Sample Gates on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Alyssa Newland, left, Scott Newland, Angela Newland and Brianne Newland pose at the Sample Gates on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

The Holladay family pose at the Sample Gates on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Bloomington Classic

Americana riders Brock Kennedy, left, and Jack Waren pin on their bib numbers before the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Melanzana rider Gloria Friesen watches from the pits during the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Teter rider Leila Faraday leads the pack into turn one during the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Teter rider Leila Faraday races down the backstretch during the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A student participates in the trike race during the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls rider Wiley Close leads the pack down the front stretch during the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Fans cheer on their rider outside turn two during the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Habitat for Humanity Build

Kelley School of Business students work alongside Whirlpool Corporation executives to build a Habitat for Humanity home in Bloomington on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by Alex Kumar/Indiana University)

John Mellencamp Sculpture Unveiling

Musician, artist and activist John Mellencamp and Indiana University President Pamela S. Whitten unveil a sculpture in Mellencamp’s honor at IU Bloomington on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Musician, artist and activist John Mellencamp performs with members of his band during a ceremony unveiling a sculpture in his honor at IU Bloomington on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University President Pamela S. Whitten reacts to remarks from John Mellencamp during a ceremony unveiling a sculpture of the musician, artist and activist at IU Bloomington on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Fans watch a performance by musician, artist and activist John Mellencamp during a ceremony unveiling a sculpture in his honor at IU Bloomington on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A fan holds a personalized license plate during a ceremony unveiling a sculpture of musician, artist and activist John Mellencamp at IU Bloomington on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Musician, artist and activist John Mellencamp poses with his sculpture after an unveiling ceremony at Indiana University Bloomington on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

102nd Homecoming Parade

Pageantry royalty pose for a group photo before the Indiana University Bloomington Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

An IU trident adorns the window of a truck before the Indiana University Bloomington Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Members of the IU Army ROTC march in the Indiana University Bloomington Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

IU cheerleaders pump up the crowd during the Indiana University Bloomington Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

IUPD officers ride on motorcycles during the Indiana University Bloomington Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Members of the Indiana University Marching Hundred perform during the IU Bloomington Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University Marching Hundred Drum Major Max Wojihoski leads the band during the IU Bloomington Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University Bloomington Provost Rahul Shrivastav rides in the IU Bloomington Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University Student Alumni Association members including Jessyka Brown, center, pump up the crowd along the route during the IU Bloomington Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

IU Police Department Public Information Officer Hannah Skibba and IUPD’s therapy dog, Honey, walk in the Indiana University Bloomington Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A member of the Independent Council walks in the Indiana University Bloomington Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A member of The Lover’s Club, an IU Taylor Swift fan club, hangs out a car window with a cutout of Swift during the Indiana University Bloomington Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A student walks along with the IU Student Government float during the Indiana University Bloomington Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Members of the La-Or-Ma Shrine Club ride in the Indiana University Bloomington Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A student sprays bubbles walking with the Cox Scholars during the Indiana University Bloomington Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A dog wears IU attire during the Indiana University Bloomington Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Parade goers react as free t-shirts fly their way from a float during the Indiana University Bloomington Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Hoosier Hysteria

Fans cheer during Hoosier Hysteria in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by Levi Jones/Indiana Athletics)

IU forward Malik Reneau during Hoosier Hysteria in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by Kate Petersen/Indiana Athletics)

Indiana Hoosiers Head Coach Teri Moren during Hoosier Hysteria in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by Cooper Shannon/Indiana Athletics)

Indiana Hoosiers Head Coach Mike Woodson during Hoosier Hysteria in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by Dani Meersman/Indiana Athletics)

IU's Langdon Hatton (12) and Oumar Ballo (11) during Hoosier Hysteria in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by Cooper Shannon/Indiana Athletics)

IU guard Shay Ciezki during Hoosier Hysteria in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by Levi Jones/Indiana Athletics)

Fans pack Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall for Hoosier Hysteria on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Photo by Grace Urbanski/Indiana Athletics)

Homecoming tailgate

A banner spells “Hoosier Country” inside an RV in the tailgating fields before the homecoming football game against Nebraska on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Dave Portnoy, El Presidente of Barstool Sports, poses with IU fans before the homecoming football game against Nebraska on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Fans pose for a group photo before the homecoming football game against Nebraska on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Fans cheer before the homecoming football game against Nebraska on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Fans make their way through the tailgating fields before the homecoming football game against Nebraska on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

A fan grills in the tailgating fields before the homecoming football game against Nebraska on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

A young fan is pictured before the homecoming football game against Nebraska on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

FOX Big Noon Kickoff

Fans gather outside Memorial Stadium for the FOX Big Noon Kickoff outside Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (Photo by Grace Urbanski/Indiana Athletics)

Joey Chestnut takes a selfie with IU fans during the FOX Big Noon Kickoff outside Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (Photo by Levi Jones/Indiana Athletics)

IU vs. Nebraska

Memorial Stadium is pictured during the first half of an NCAA college football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

IU running back Justice Ellison during the game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (Photo by Levi Jones/Indiana Athletics)

A sold-out crowd cheers on the Indiana Hoosiers during the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (Photo by Levi Jones/Indiana Athletics)

IU wide receiver Elijah Sarratt catches a touchdown in front of Nebraska defensive back Ceyair Wright at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (Photo by Trent Barnhart/Indiana Athletics)

IU running back Ty Son Lawton (17) and Tyler Stephens (77) celebrate a touchdown during a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (Photo by Trent Barnhart/Indiana Athletics)

IU wide receiver Miles Cross (19) breaks away from a Nebraska defender during a game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (Photo by Levi Jones/Indiana Athletics)

IU quarterback Tayven Jackson (2) and wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) celebrate during a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (Photo by Trent Barnhart/Indiana Athletics)

The IU flag flies in Memorial Stadium following a 56-7 win against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (Photo by Levi Jones/Indiana Athletics)

Footnotes

Photos by James Brosher, Wendi Chitwood, Alex Kumar, Dani Meersman, Levi Jones, Trent Barnhart, Kate Petersen, Cooper Shannon and Grace Urbanski. Video by Haley Semian, Aaliyah Prim and Garrett Poortinga.