WATCH: Indiana Scores 38-Yard Touchdown, Takes Early Lead Against Western Illinois

Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke connected with wide receiver Andison Coby for a 38-yard touchdown early in Friday's game against Western Illinois.

Indiana's Kurtis Rourke (9) passes against Florida International at Memorial Stadium. / Rich Janzaruk/Herald-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana came out firing on the opening drive against Western Illinois.

On the fifth play of the game, quarterback Kurtis Rourke lofted a deep ball to wide receiver Andison Coby, who beat his defender for a 38-yard touchdown reception. That play gave Indiana a 7-0 lead after the game's first possession.

A 38-YARDER FOR THE TD‼️@Kurtis_rourke7 ❌ @AndisonCoby#IUFB | 📺: @BigTenNetwork pic.twitter.com/MaxSA2xh2Z

— Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) September 6, 2024

In his Indiana debut last week against Florida International, Rourke completed 15-of-24 pass attempts for 180 yards, one touchdown and zero turnovers in the Hoosiers' 31-7 win.

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