Does Indiana football have one of the most experience backup quarterbacks in the Big Ten? Here's a look at how he stacks up.

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.

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 Hoosiers starting quarterback Kurtis Rourke injured the thumb on his right throwing hand in Saturday's 56-7 victory over Nebraska, and was initially ruled out indefinitely with the injury.

Does Indiana football have one of the most experience backup quarterbacks in the Big Ten? Here's a look at how he stacks up:

Kurtis Rourke's brother is Nathan Rourke, who preceded him as the Ohio University quarterback and is currently in the Canadian Football League with the British Columbia Lions. He has completed 136-of-209 passes (65.1%) for 1,781 yards with four touchdowns and nine interceptions during the 2024 season.