Kurtis Rourke Places Ninth in Heisman Voting

Kurtis Rourke, Indiana University's quarterback, finished ninth in the Heisman Trophy voting, which reveals the top contenders for college football's prestigious award. Rourke, who transferred from Ohio University, had an impressive season with 2,827 passing yards, 27 touchdowns, and only four interceptions across 11 games, helping the Hoosiers secure a spot in the College Football Playoff. Meanwhile, Arizona State's Cam Skattebo finished fifth, showcasing a standout performance in the Big 12 title game, while Penn State's Tyler Warren placed seventh and will receive the John Mackey Award for the best tight end. The Heisman Trophy winner will be announced on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. Rourke's contributions have been pivotal in Indiana's resurgence as a football program, and they face Notre Dame in the playoffs on December 20. His performance this season has also drawn attention as he aims to boost his NFL draft prospects.