KURTIS ROURKE NEWS

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Kurtis Rourke throws 4 TDs as No. 13 Indiana beats Michigan State 47-10

Kurtis Rourke threw for 263 yards and four touchdowns, including two to Elijah Sarratt, and Amare Ferrell had two interceptions to lead No....

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Rourke throws 4 TDs, No. 13 Hoosiers beat Spartans 47-10 for first 9-0 start in program history

Kurtis Rourke threw for 263 yards and four touchdowns, including two to Elijah Sarratt, and Amare Ferrell had two interceptions to lead No. 13 Indiana to a 47-10 victory over Michi...

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will start Saturday Rourke (thumb) will start Saturday's game against Michigan State on Saturday, Michael Niziolek of The Bloomington Herald-Times reports.

Impact Rourke was on track to play in Saturday's game and coach Curt Cignetti made it official Thursday on his radio show. Rourke managed to only miss one game despite undergoing surgery Oct. 21 and will be back to help lead the charge on the Hoosiers' undefeated season. The Ohio transfer has completed just under 75 percent of his passes this season while throwing for 1,941 yards, 15 touchdowns and three interceptions.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

On track to start Saturday Rourke (thumb) is on track to play in Saturday's game against Michigan State, Brandon Marcello of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact After undergoing surgery last week, Rourke was reportedly being observed throwing footballs throughout the week and is now trending towards suiting up for this matchup. The senior quarterback 135 of 181 passes for 1,941 yards, 15 touchdowns and there interceptions across seven appearances.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Curt Cignetti 'optimistic' QB Kurtis Rourke will start for No. 13 Indiana against Michigan State

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti says he's “optimistic” starting quarterback Kurtis Rourke will return to the lineup Saturday against Michigan State

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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...

6 DAYS AGO • 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 • 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

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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

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

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 • 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 • ASSOCIATED PRESS