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Indiana Withholds Starting Quarterback Decision Ahead of USC Matchup

Indiana Withholds Starting Quarterback Decision Ahead of USC Matchup
World Sports · 04:46:06 - Friday, 13 November 2026

Indiana football has not announced its starting quarterback for Saturday's game against USC, according to a report from The Herald-Times. The Hoosiers are keeping their quarterback situation under wraps as they prepare to face the Trojans in what shapes up as a significant Big Ten conference clash.

Head coach Curt Cignetti and his staff have declined to publicly name whether Kurtis Rourke or another signal-caller will take the first snap against USC. The decision comes as Indiana navigates its quarterback rotation following Rourke's return from a thumb injury that sidelined him for multiple games earlier this season.

The matchup against USC represents a critical test for Indiana's playoff aspirations, with both teams vying for positioning in the expanded College Football Playoff race. Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington.

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