Indiana football claimed its first national title in program history on Monday night, beating Miami 27-21 in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
It’s the most significant achievement
for the athletic department in decades. The game and eventual win drew plenty of attention on social media with public figures from rapper Lil Wayne to former president Barack Obama commenting on the Hoosiers’ triumph.
Here’s a few of the reactions:
Former U.S. President Barack Obama:
Major League Baseball:
Former Hoosier and current Philadelphia Phillies star Kyle Schwarber:
adidas, Indiana’s athletics apparel sponsor:
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark:
Heisman Trophy winner and former Florida Gators star Tim Tebow:
The Empire State Building in New York City:
Singer-songwriter and Indiana native John Mellencamp:
Super Bowl Champion and NFL All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman:
Rapper Lil Wayne:
ArtButMakeItSports:
The Heisman Trophy:
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway:
Indianapolis Colts owner and IU alumna Kalen Jackson:
Super Bowl Champion wide receiver Torrey Smith:
