Big Ten Makes Kurtis Rourke Announcement After Dominant Week 14 Win

The No. 10 Indiana Hoosiers made a statement in their regular-season finale on Saturday, defeating the Purdue Boilermakers 66-0, just a week after a tough loss to the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus.

While Indiana now has a strong case for the College Football Playoffs, their inclusion is not guaranteed. Much will unfold over the coming week, as the Hoosiers await the announcement of the 12-team field after the conference championship games on Friday and Saturday.

In his first season as head coach, Curt Cignetti has orchestrated a remarkable turnaround for Indiana. Finishing the regular season 11-1, with their only loss coming to Ohio State, Cignetti has done what few expected. 

The way the team has dominated in games like this past weekend is nothing short of astonishing, especially considering where Indiana's program stood just a year ago and over the last decade and beyond. 

A significant factor in the Hoosiers' success has been stellar play at the quarterback position, led by transfer Kurtis Rourke. After a standout performance in Week 14, Rourke was named the Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week, capping off a memorable regular season for Indiana.