Indiana coach Curt Cignetti hasn’t publicly named a starting quarterback, but his comments lean strongly in the direction of the Ohio transfer.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Curt Cignetti’s track record with quarterbacks is one of the reasons for optimism entering a new era of Indiana football.
The final three seasons of the Tom Allen era saw nine quarterbacks attempt at least one pass: Penix, Jack Tuttle, Donaven McCulley, Grant Gremel, Connor Bazelak, Dexter Williams II, Brendan Sorsby, Tayven Jackson and Broc Lowry. That inconsistency contributed to Indiana’s Big Ten-worst 9-27 record in that span.
Rourke transferred to Indiana with one year of eligibility after appearing in 36 games across five seasons at Ohio University. The Bobcats went 16-6 with Rourke under center during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. Rourke’s numbers decreased a bit in 2023, completing 195-of-307 pass attempts for 2,207 yards, 11 touchdowns and five interceptions, but he still earned second-team All-MAC honors. He ranked 41st nationally in PFF’s offensive grade among qualified quarterbacks. Rourke is more of a pocket-passer, but he’s capable of making plays with his legs if necessary. He rushed for 832 yards and 11 touchdowns on 232 attempts in his Ohio career.
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