Story byJeff HauserWed, February 11, 2026 at 2:15 AM UTC·1 min readIndiana linebacker reveals jersey number inspired by rapper 21 Savage originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Indiana linebacker Jacob Savage is making a loud first impression before ever taking a snap for the defending national champions. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe incoming freshman has chosen to wear No. 21 for the 2026 season at Indiana Hoosiers, a nod to Grammy Award-winning rapper 21 Savage. It’s an unconventional but memorable connection for a program coming off a historic title run under Curt Cignetti. Savage, a consensus three-star prospect, arrives in Bloomington as the No.