KURTIS ROURKE NEWS

Hoosiers coach optimistic on QB Kurtis Rourke's return Indiana is optimistic about quarterback Kurtis Rourke’s progress as he recovers from a thumb injury that required surgery last week, coach C...

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Continues to throw footballs Rourke (thumb) has continued to throw footballs the past few days, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact After undergoing surgery last week, Rourke is back to throwing footballs, a positive development in his road to recovery. Indiana's first practice back from a bye is on Tuesday. Ideally by then, there will be a better indication as to how Rourke's thumb is doing going into November.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana QB Kurtis Rourke (thumb) may only miss one week after surgery

Indiana Hoosiers starting quarterback Kurtis Rourke will be out indefinitely with an injured right thumb

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Report: Indiana QB Kurtis Rourke has thumb surgery Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke underwent surgery on his right thumb Monday and could return sooner than previously expected, ESPN reporte...

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Indiana Star QB Kurtis Rourke May Return to Lineup Quicker Than Anticipated Rourke injured his thumb in Saturday’s statement win over Nebraska.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Indiana Star QB Kurtis Rourke May Return to Lineup Quicker Than Anticipated Rourke injured his thumb in Saturday’s statement win over Nebraska.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Could be available Nov. 2 Rourke (thumb) could be available for Indiana's game at Michigan State on Nov. 2, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Even though Rourke underwent surgery for his right thumb Monday, he could be available during Indiana's next game scheduled after the Hoosiers play against Washington on Oct. 26.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Washington game Rourke (thumb) is out for Indiana's game Saturday against Washington, Michael Niziolek of The Bloomington Herald-Times reports.

Impact Less than 30 hours ago, Pete Thamel of ESPN reported that Rourke was expected to be out for the Washington-Indiana game. IU's head coach Curt Cignetti confirmed the news Monday. Rourke could be available again this season, potentially beginning from Indiana's game scheduled for Nov. 2 at Michigan State.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana Gets Bad Injury News About QB Kurtis Rourke After Win Over Nebraska Rourke suffered a thumb injury during Saturday’s win.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Reports: Indiana QB Kurtis Rourke (thumb) expected to miss Washington game A thumb injury is expected to keep Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke on the sidelines next weekend when the Hooisers host Washington in a Bi...

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Expected to be out Saturday Rourke (thumb) is expected to be out for Indiana's game Saturday against Washington, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Previously publicized as a hand injury, Rourke's thumb problem prevented him from participating in all of the Nebraska-Indiana game on Oct. 19. So now, his injury status is doubtful before IU and Washington log their scheduled matchup one week later.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana is the real deal — it's time for the college football world to take notice

Indiana's dominant 56-7 win over Nebraska is further proof that it's time to start talking about Curt Cignetti's team as a legitimate Colleg...

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Nebraska vs. Indiana highlights: Hoosiers cruise to 56-7 win

FOX's "Big Noon Kickoff" travels to Bloomington on Saturday as No. 16 Indiana plays host to Nebraska. Here are the top moments!

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Kurtis Rourke continues to improve his draft stock with unbeaten Indiana Kurtis Rourke continues to improve his 2025 NFL Draft stock with unbeaten Indiana

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Indiana QB Kurtis Rourke sits out second half against Nebraska with a hand injury

Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke missed the second half of the 16th-ranked Hoosiers game against Nebraska on with an injury to his right hand

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Lights up Wildcats Rourke was 25-for-33 passing for 380 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 41-24 win over Northwestern.

Impact Rourke had arguably his best game of the season on his way to leading the Indiana offense to their fifth consecutive 40-plus point performance. The senior quarterback found the end zone on a trio of touchdown passes to receivers Ke'Shawn Williams and Miles Cross, as well as tight end Zach Horton, respectively, and connected with eight different receivers on the day. Though the Hoosiers appear to be prone to giving up points on defense, Rourke and the offense are clearly capable of keeping them in just about any game. A home game against Nebraska awaits following the team's bye week.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No. 23 Indiana continues hot start at Northwestern's expense Kurtis Rourke passed for 380 yards and three touchdowns and Elijah Sarratt had seven receptions for 135 yards to boost No.23 Indiana to a 41...

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Rourke helps No. 23 Indiana stay unbeaten with 41-24 victory over Northwestern

Kurtis Rourke threw for 380 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 23 Indiana stay unbeaten with a 41-24 victory over Northwestern on Saturday

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Season-high yards in victory Rourke was 22-for-33 passing for 359 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 42-28 victory over Maryland. He also had five rushes for negative nine yards.

Impact Despite the two interceptions, Rourke and the Hoosiers made a statement in their win over Maryland on Saturday. The senior quarterback found three different receivers on his three touchdown passes on the day, spreading the ball around while leading the Hoosiers to victory. Rourke has thrown for 1,372 yards, 11 touchdowns and two interceptions in the team's first five games this season, adding 46 yards and a pair of scores o the ground as well. Rourke has been very productive in his inaugural season at the Big Ten level, leading the Hoosiers to a 5-0 start and averaging 48.8 points per game on offense. Rourke's next opportunity to shine will come against Northwestern on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE