BREAKING: Top QB Kurtis Rourke Decommits From Indiana and Chooses Oklahoma Over Georgia and Vanderbilt
The news sent shockwaves through the college football world. Kurtis Rourke, the nation’s top quarterback recruit, announced his decommitment from Indiana just weeks before National Signing Day. In a whirlwind decision, he chose to play for the Oklahoma Sooners, snubbing late pushes from Georgia and Vanderbilt.
Rourke’s decision came after months of speculation. The 6’5” Canadian-born quarterback had been the crown jewel of Indiana’s recruiting class, hailed as the player who could turn the struggling Hoosiers into Big Ten contenders. But whispers of dissatisfaction with Indiana’s offensive scheme had grown louder.
“It wasn’t an easy decision,” Rourke said in his announcement video posted on social media. “I’ve loved my time getting to know the Indiana staff, but at the end of the day, I have to make the best choice for my future.”
Reports surfaced that Oklahoma’s head coach had made a personal visit to Rourke’s high school the week prior, pitching the Sooners’ tradition of producing NFL-caliber quarterbacks. The program’s history, combined with their fast-paced offense, seemed irresistible.
Meanwhile, Georgia and Vanderbilt had been late players in the recruitment battle. Georgia emphasized their recent success in the SEC, while Vanderbilt pitched the idea of Rourke leading a historic turnaround.
But it was Oklahoma that sealed the deal. “Their vision for me as a player and the opportunity to compete at the highest level was unmatched,” Rourke explained during a live interview.
As the news broke, Indiana fans expressed heartbreak while Oklahoma’s fan base celebrated. Analysts began debating how this move would shake up the landscape of college football, with many already predicting Rourke as a future Heisman contender.
For now, Rourke’s journey to Norman, Oklahoma, begins with the weight of immense expectations—and the hopes of a fan base eager for their next superstar.