The 2024 Heisman race? Straight-up madness. This season served us drama, stats, and chaos like a soap opera on steroids. Colorado’s Swiss army knife, Travis Hunter, walked away with the trophy, but it wasn’t without a dogfight. Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty was out here running through defenses and putting up Barry Sanders-esque numbers, while Cam Ward and Dillon Gabriel showed up just to just fill the finalists position. But the real curveball? Indiana Hoosiers QB Kurtis Rourke somehow getting votes. Like… real votes. Not sympathy is mentioned, and not some charity write-in—actual Heisman votes. And that’s borderline diabolical.

Now, don’t get it twisted—Kurtis Rourke ain’t bad. The man threw for 2,820 yards, dropped 27 touchdowns, and only served up four picks. On paper? Solid Heisman-esque candidate stats, at best. But let’s not act like this man wasn’t playing against teams that sound like they were low-key pulled from a Disney movie about high school football. The Indiana Hoosiers, led by head coach Curt Cignetti, strutted into week 13 with an 10-0 record only to get folded like a lawn chair by Ohio State. That too, on national television. The Ohio State literally baptized the Hoosiers. And the Final score? 38-15. And Rourke? He put up a whopping 68 yards through the air with zero touchdowns and an embarrassing -33 rushing yards. That’s not Heisman-worthy; that’s “keep this off my résumé” energy.

Meanwhile, Hunter was doing it all—catching over 1,150 receiving yards, 14 touchdowns, and locking down the other side of the field as a two-way player. Jeanty was bulldozing his way to 2,500+ rushing yards and 29 touchdowns (two more than Kurtis’s entire season), and Cam Ward threw for 36 touchdowns like it was light work. Yet somehow, someway, 22 voters decided Rourke deserved a piece of the Heisman pie. Two even had the audacity to crown him first place. Even Rourke himself knew this was blasphemy.

The internet went crazy on Kurtis Rourke while questioning Heisman’s legitimacy

Social media lit up like a Christmas tree after the Heisman votes dropped, and Kurtis Rourke’s name appeared in bold letters where it had no business being. Fans, analysts, and even casual viewers were united in their confusion—and outrage. It wasn’t just about Rourke, though; it was about what his inclusion represented: a system that might just be not right.

One fan hit the nail on the head: “So you mean to tell me there were multiple people who voted for KURTIS ROURKE as the Heisman?” It’s giving “rigged election” vibes, isn’t it? Not just one rogue voter. Multiple. People sat down, thought about this, and said, “You know what? Kurtis Rourke deserves this.” Lol.

Another comment took it a step further: “Two people voted Indiana QB Kurtis Rourke No. 1 and one person voted Penn State TE Tyler Warren No. 1. These voters should be eliminated. Not like—eliminated eliminated—but eliminated.” Okay, we’re not advocating violence, but the frustration is real. How does this happen in a year where literal legends like Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty are redefining the game?

One fan got straight to the point: “Who in the fu-k gave Kurtis Rourke 2 first-place votes?” That’s not just a question; it’s a call to action. We need names. Receipts. A full investigation.Another chimed in with a little more nuance but just as much heat: “Two people voted for Indiana QB Kurtis Rourke to win the Heisman Trophy. Three voters thought he was the 2nd best player in the country. I have nothing against the young man, but I’d love to know how they arrived at that conclusion.” Translation: Look, nobody hates Kurtis personally, but come on. We all watched that Ohio State game. Stat-padding against nobodies doesn’t make you Heisman-worthy.

And then there was the ultimate mic drop: “Just because someone has followers, connections, and experience DOES NOT mean they know a damn thing about football 🤦‍♂️” This isn’t just about Kurtis; it’s about the system. The media voters are catching major strays for this one, and honestly? Rightfully so.

Alright, let’s be real—this is what happens when you let media folks, some of whom probably haven’t even touched a football, decide the most prestigious award in college football. Kurtis Rourke isn’t to blame here; the system is. The Heisman committee needs to take notes: give voting rights to people who actually know the ball. Coaches, former players, even current players—not some reporter who thinks a QB’s passer rating is the same as a credit score. It’s about the system must be changed. Until then, watch mickey mouse-level stupidity take place in Heisman show.