WATCH: Curt Cignetti Speaks to Assembly Hall Crowd During Maryland Game

During a timeout in the Indiana versus Maryland men's basketball game Sunday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti shared a message with Hoosier fans.

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti spoke to the Assembly Hall crowd during Sunday's basketball game against Maryland. | Tom Brew, Indiana Hoosiers On SI

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana men's basketball team hosted a crucial game Sunday against Maryland. But the Hoosiers' football team got some shine during a break in action.

Head coach Curt Cignetti, flanked by dozens of his players, walked out to half court during the under-16 timeout of the first half. Indiana linebacker Aiden Fisher held the Old Brass Spittoon, which the Hoosiers claimed after beating Michigan State. Several players wore College Football Playoff merchandise to represent Indiana's 11-2 season, the most wins in program history.

Greeted by a standing ovation, Cignetti shared a message with the Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall crowd Sunday afternoon.

"Alright, on behalf of the team, first off we would like to thank everyone for their tremendous, over-the-top support last season. Great job," Cignetti said. "Look, there's no doubt we accomplished a lot of firsts. But I want everyone to be clear that we are not satisfied. We're full throttle right now on the '25 season. Look let's be loud today. Go IU!"

Watch the full video below.

Full speed ahead for 2025. 😤

Thanks for having us, @IndianaMBB! pic.twitter.com/aYsanjAp1F

— Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) January 26, 2025

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti addressed the Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall crowd during the Indiana-Maryland men's basketball game on Jan. 26, 2025. | Hoosiers On SI | Todd Golden

During the timeout, Indiana displayed a graphic on the video board showing that the Indiana football spring game will take place at noon ET on April 19 at Memorial Stadium.

April 19, see you there. pic.twitter.com/WcqqNXdOvl

— Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) January 26, 2025

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