Canadian quarterback Kurtis Rourke has been cleared to start Ohio’s next game against Long Island, a week after missing a game due to injury.
Rourke, a native of Oakville, Ontario, had to leave Ohio’s NCAA season opener against San Diego State last Saturday after being tackled in a blitz late in the first quarter. The injury was especially troubling, as Rourke missed most of last season with a torn ACL. Ohio head coach Tim Albin said Monday that “a number of guys had X-rays, but Kurtis didn’t have to,” adding that the injury was unrelated to his previous ACL tear.
Rourke, the younger brother of NFL quarterback Nathan Rourke, was replaced by C.J. Harris after completing eight of 10 passes for 75 yards.
Harris then threw three interceptions in a 20-13 loss.
