Indiana quarterback Tayven Jackson seemingly spent his entire life preparing for Saturday — leading his home state team onto the field for one of the biggest games in program history. All he has to do now is help the 13th-ranked Hoosiers beat Washington.

Kurtis Rourke has been terrific for the Indiana football team this year, but he had to leave Saturday's game because of a thumb injury, and he has since had surgery. Rourke will not play this weekend against Washington, but he might be able to return to the field next weekend against Michigan State.

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After suffering a thumb injury against Nebraska, Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke could return on Nov. 2 against Michigan State, according to ESPN's Pete Thame

Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke underwent surgery on his right thumb Monday and could return sooner than previously expected, ESPN reported Tuesday. The 13th-ranked and unbeaten Hoosiers (7-0, 4-0 B

Live as a backup quarterback isn't easy, but Indiana football didn't miss a beat when Tayven Jackson stepped into the game against Nebraska:

Indiana quarterback Tayven Jackson seemingly spent his entire life preparing for Saturday — leading his home state team onto the field for one of the biggest games in program history.