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    Kurtis Rourke injury update: Indiana QB out against Washington

    Kathleen William Posted on

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    Indiana football has reached its first major hurdle in the 2024 college football season.

    Hoosiers starting quarterback Kurtis Rourke has already been ruled out of Saturday's Big Ten matchup against Washington due to a thumb injury, according to reports from Michael Niziolek of the Indianapolis Star and Zachary Osterman of The Herald-Times (Bloomington, Ind.).

    Rourke is out indefinitely following the injury but is reportedly expected to return in the 2024 season.

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    It's a tough break for Indiana's sixth-year transfer and starting quarterback. Rourke has worked his way into the Heisman Trophy race with 1,941 passing yards, 15 touchdowns and three interceptions. He has helped lead Indiana to a 7-0 start, with the Hoosiers sitting atop the Big Ten standings with a 4-0 conference record.

    Redshirt sophomore Tayven Jackson relieved Rourke after the injury and is expected to earn the start against the Huskies. Jackson completed 7 of 8 passes for 91 yards and two touchdowns and added two rushes for 21 yards.

    Here's what you need to know about Rourke's injury and the latest updates:

    Update on Kurtis Rourke's injury

    Rourke appeared to slam his hand on a Nebraska player's helmet late in the second quarter. He stayed in the game for a few moments to end the first half. However, he did not immediately return from the locker room with his teammates after halftime.

    With Indiana leading 28-7 at halftime, Rourke finished the day completing 17 of 21 passes for 189 yards, one touchdown and one interception. His turnover came on a Hail Mary throw at the end of the half after he suffered a thumb injury.

    Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti gave an update after the game:

    “I know people will ask me about Kurtis,” Cignetti said. “I thought he played really well in the first half. He had his thumb on his helmet and the nail came loose. We'll know more tomorrow. But optimistic.”

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