Coach Curt Cignetti's Indiana Hoosiers took on the USC Trojans at Memorial Stadium, scoring a timely 27-13 win that included a bold decision on his starting QB. Indiana star Charlie Becker sent a message after the game, which included a memorable ceremony involving Philadelphia Phillies MLB star Kyle Schwarber.
Schwarber, the former Chicago Cubs star and current Phillies star, was honored as he joined the IU Athletics Hall of Fame. Video was captured as Schwarber shared a few memorable moments with fans.
Meet the newest member of the IU Athletics Hall of Fame: Kyle Schwarber.
The MLB All-Star (and runner-up of the 2023 NLCS😉) was honored during a timeout in the #iufb/USC matchup. pic.twitter.com/IIrczqEEKp
— Colin McMahon (@ColinMcMahon31) November 14, 2026
Schwarber played in Bloomington from 2012 to 2014. He had a batting average of .341, slugging 40 home runs and knocking in 149 base runners. Schwarber got First Team All-Big Ten Honors in 2014, and also added First-Team All-America Honors during that season as he proved himself to be one of the NCAA's best baseball players.
Article Continues BelowThe Phillies star picked a great day to watch the Hoosiers as Cignetti's team rolled up 451 yards behind new starting quarterback Grant Wilson. The 25-year-old college football veteran got support from Nick Marsh, the team's leading receiver on the day, and the backfield duo of Lee Beebe Jr. and Khobie Martin. Martin and Beebe Jr. combined for over 150 yards and a touchdown as Indiana was simply too much for Lincoln Riley's team.
Now 9-1, the Hoosiers have a good chance of making the Big Ten Championship Game and the College Football Playoff. Schwarber's presence sent a clear message that the IU program has made its mark on the NCAA scene for far longer than just the Cignetti era in football, and still has a lot to offer in the coming years.