16 Best college football quarterbacks in 2023: Who pro scouts are excited to watch
From Caleb Williams to Quinn Ewers, here are the signal-callers NFL scouts will be keeping a close eye on during the 2023 season.AUGUST 21, 2023 • FOX SPORTS
2022 PFF College All-MAC Team: Ohio QB Kurtis Rourke, Toledo CB Quinyon Mitchell and more | College Football | PFF The 2022 college football season is a wrap, and we now reveal PFF's Preseason All-MAC Team, which includes Ohio quarterback Kurtis Rourke an...
DECEMBER 2, 2022 • PFF.COM
Ohio's Kurtis Rourke suffers torn ACL, meniscus The 22-year-old has already had surgery and plans to return next season.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rourke throws for 3 TDs, Ohio beats Miami (Ohio) 37-21
Kurtis Rourke threw for 363 yards and three touchdowns, Miles Cross had 133 yards receiving and Ohio beat Miami (Ohio) 37-21NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • Associated Press
Ohio snaps Buffalo's 5-game win streak behind Rourke's 5 TDs
Kurtis Rourke threw for 317 yards and five touchdowns, Sam Wiglusz had 131 yards receiving and two scores, and Ohio beat Buffalo 45-24NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press
Tops 300 yard vs. Kent State Rourke went 25-for-39 for 322 yards and two touchdowns Saturday against Kent State.
Impact Rourke has six touchdown passes with zero interceptions over the last two games. He gets a very nice matchup against Akron next week.
OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rourke sets school passing record, Ohio edges FCS Fordham
Kurtis Rourke set a single-game passing record for Ohio with 537 yards and his fourth touchdown pass went to Jacoby Jones with 52 seconds remaining to help Ohio hold off FCS-member...SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press
Tops 500 passing yards vs. Fordham Rourke went 41-for-50 for 537 yards and four touchdowns, along with 45 rushing yards and another score, on Saturday against Fordham.
Impact Rourke is a top-end dual threat quarterback, and Ohio's defense is sure to keep him having to throw plenty. The Bobcats open MAC play next week against Kent State.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lackluster outing vs. Iowa State Rourke went 20-for-33 for 194 yards with a touchdown and an interception on Saturday against Iowa State.
Impact Rourke struggled, as expected against a good opponent. Things will be far easier next week against Fordham.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rourke throws four TD passes in Ohio's wild win over FAU
Kurtis Rourke threw four touchdown passes and Ohio held off a late rally by Florida Atlantic in a 41-38 victorySEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press
Rourke's 3 TD passes, strong ground game lead Ohio past EMU
Kurtis Rourke threw three touchdown passes, Ohio gained 265 yards on the ground, and the Bobcats defeated Eastern Michigan 34-26NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press
Runs for touchdown vs. Duquesne Rourke went 14-for-22 for 168 yards, along with 28 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground, against Duquesne on Saturday.
Impact Rourke has become the Bobcats' clear No. 1 quarterback, but given the offense's struggles through two games it's worth wondering if Amari Rodgers will start seeing more action. Ohio has a short turnaround before a Thursday night game against Louisiana on the road.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Clearly the No. 1 QB? Rourke played all but a handful of snaps in last week's season opener against Syracuse, according to The Athens Post.
Impact An nearly equal rotation with Armani Rogers did not happen in Week 1, but this week against Duquesne should be an easier matchup and foster more playing time for Rogers. If Rourke still plays most of the game when the opponents get tougher, then fantasy owners could start paying attention.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Clears 200 total yards vs. Syracuse Rourke went 21-for-28 for 142 yards with an interception, along with 21 rushing yards and a 38-yard reception, Saturday night against Syracuse.
Impact The entire Ohio offense struggled, scoring just nine points. Rourke should take advantage of a softer matchup next week against Duquesne.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Week 1 Rourke was named the starter for Saturday's Week 1 showdown with Syracuse.
Impact Rourke was the lead candidate to secure the starting role for the Bobcats this season. The 6-foot-3 junior completed 30-of-44 passes for 386 yards and three touchdowns last season.
AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Goes through spring practice Rourke (shoulder) participated in spring practice, Jack Glecker of The Post reports.
Impact Rourke was dinged up late in the season and dealt with a shoulder injury. The offseason allowed him to get healthy and participate in spring practice, where Rourke competed with Armani Rogers. The two are likely to continue battling for the starting job throughout fall camp.
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
