Born on October 25, 2000, in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, Kurtis Rourke is a sixth-year senior quarterback for the Indiana Hoosiers, as of 2024.
Rourke's college football journey began with the Ohio Bobcats. After redshirting the 2019 season, he shared quarterback duties in the following seasons before becoming the starter in 2022. His breakout year included significant accolades; he was named the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Offensive Player of the Year and earned first-team All-MAC honors. In that season, he threw for 3,256 yards and 25 touchdowns but suffered a torn ACL injury that ended his season prematurely. Despite this setback, Rourke's performance earned him recognition as one of the top quarterbacks in the conference. He finished with impressive career statistics at Ohio: 7,651 passing yards and 61 total touchdowns (50 passing and 11 rushing) over three seasons. Rourke transferred to Indiana in December 2023. In his first season with Indiana, Rourke has demonstrated exceptional skill, completing 118 of 160 passes for 1,752 yards and 14 touchdowns through six games. He led the Hoosiers to a remarkable start, including a notable victory against UCLA where he threw for four touchdowns and earned the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week award. In a recent game against Nebraska, he completed 17 of 21 passes for 189 yards and one touchdown before suffering a thumb injury that sidelined him for an upcoming matchup against Washington.
Kurtis Rourke Parents
Kurtis Rourke is born to Larry and Robyn Rourke. Kurtis is not the only athlete in the Rourke family; he has an older brother, Nathan Rourke, who is also a professional quarterback.
What Nationality are Kurtis Rourke’s parents?
Kurtis Rourke's parents, Larry and Robyn Rourke are American nationals.
FAQ's on Kurtis Rourke
A. As of October, 2024, he is 24 years old.
A. He is 6ft 4 inches tall.
A. He is from Oakville, Ontario, Canada.