Rourke, Wilson Earn MAC East Weekly Honors
11/27/2023 11:00:00 AM | Football
FOLLOW OHIO FOOTBALL: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
CLEVELAND – The Ohio football program's graduate student quarterback Kurtis Rourke and redshirt junior punter Jack Wilson both earned Mid-American Conference East Players of the Week accolades for their performances on Friday. Rourke (Oakville, Ontario, Canada) was named MAC East Offensive Player of the Week while Wilson (Lancefield, Victoria, Australia) was named MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week.Â
Highlighted by becoming the second leading passer in program history, Rourke led the Bobcats to a 25-14 victory over the Akron Zips (Nov. 24). The quarterback's rushing touchdown marked Ohio's first touchdown of the game, followed by a two-point conversion to cut the deficit to three points. Their next drive, Rourke reclaimed the Ohio's lead with a one-yard passing touchdown to wide receiver Miles Cross.Â
Wilson recorded three punts in the Bobcats' final regular-season victory on Friday (Nov. 24), averaging 43.3 yards per punt. His longest punt of the day (58) matched the career-high he set against Miami (Ohio) earlier this season (Oct. 28).Â
Follow Ohio football on Facebook, Twitter (@ohiofootball) and Instagram (@ohiofb) or check OhioBobcats.com for updates on the Bobcats' post-season bowl game.Â
Â
#OUohyeah
CLEVELAND – The Ohio football program's graduate student quarterback Kurtis Rourke and redshirt junior punter Jack Wilson both earned Mid-American Conference East Players of the Week accolades for their performances on Friday. Rourke (Oakville, Ontario, Canada) was named MAC East Offensive Player of the Week while Wilson (Lancefield, Victoria, Australia) was named MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week.Â
Highlighted by becoming the second leading passer in program history, Rourke led the Bobcats to a 25-14 victory over the Akron Zips (Nov. 24). The quarterback's rushing touchdown marked Ohio's first touchdown of the game, followed by a two-point conversion to cut the deficit to three points. Their next drive, Rourke reclaimed the Ohio's lead with a one-yard passing touchdown to wide receiver Miles Cross.Â
Wilson recorded three punts in the Bobcats' final regular-season victory on Friday (Nov. 24), averaging 43.3 yards per punt. His longest punt of the day (58) matched the career-high he set against Miami (Ohio) earlier this season (Oct. 28).Â
Follow Ohio football on Facebook, Twitter (@ohiofootball) and Instagram (@ohiofb) or check OhioBobcats.com for updates on the Bobcats' post-season bowl game.Â
Â
#OUohyeah
Players Mentioned
2026 Ohio Football Spring Game Press Conference
Tuesday, May 05
2026 Ohio Football: Meet Coach Conard
Monday, April 06
2026 Ohio Football Spring Practice Opening Press Conference
Tuesday, March 24
2026 Ohio Football Head Coach John Hauser Introductory Press Conference
Friday, January 09
