A source confirms with Peegs.com that Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke will miss this week’s game against Washington.
A source has confirmed with Peegs.com that Indiana will be without quarterback Kurtis Rourke this week when they host the Washington Huskies because of the injury he suffered to the thumb on his throwing hand in yesterday’s win over Nebraska. Pete Thamel from ESPN was the first to report the news.
Indiana released a statement Sunday afternoon regarding Rourke: “The Indiana football program announced on Sunday (Oct. 20) that redshirt senior quarterback Kurtis Rourke will be out an indefinite period of time with a thumb injury but is expected to return in 2024.”
While there is no timetable for when Rourke could return to the field, he is expected to play again this season.
In six full games and the first half of the game against Nebraska yesterday Rourke has completed 74.6 percent of his passes for 1,941 yards with 15 touchdowns and three interceptions. He also has two rushing touchdowns this season.
Redshirt sophomore Tayven Jackson will move into the starting role with either Alberto Mendoza or Tyler Cherry as the number two quarterback. Mendoza and Cherry are both true freshmen.
Jackson came on in relief of Rourke in the 56-7 win over Nebraska. Jackson played the entire second half and he completed 7-of-8 passes for 91 yards with two touchdowns. He also carried the ball two times for 21 yards.
In 2023 Jackson played in six games with five starts and he completed 61 percent of his passes for 914 yards with two touchdowns and five interceptions.
For his career Jackson has played in nine total games and he has 1,139 yards passing with five touchdowns and five interceptions. Jackson also has two career rushing touchdowns.
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