Rock icon John Mellencamp appeared on FOX's Big Noon Kickoff in Bloomington on Saturday before Indiana football faced off with Nebraska for homecoming weekend. Mellencamp, who lives in Bloomington, was honored on Friday when Indiana University unveiled a sculpture of the rocker at its flagship campus.

The Seymour native was honored Friday with a public unveiling following speeches by friends, prominent IU alumni.

R&R Hall of Famer John Mellencamp will be a part of Saturday’s pregame festivities at Memorial Stadium. Parking and other game day details included in story.

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Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Mellencamp will join Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff crew on stage Saturday morning, according to an IU Hoosiers post on X.

John Mellencamp, a musician, artist and activist from Seymour, Indiana was celebrated in Bloomington as part of Homecoming weekend.

Indiana University is celebrating the legacy of musician, artist, and activist John Mellencamp as part of its Homecoming Weekend. Indiana University’s groundbreaking unveiling features Mellencamp’s artwork for the first time,

Indiana University Bloomington unveils a sculpture of musician John Mellencamp in its Auditorium North Garden.

John Mellencamp discussed the Indiana Hoosiers football team being undefeated and talked about his love for the University of Indiana.