2021 Countdown to Kickoff: 14 Days Part I (Jack Tuttle)

Written by: Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Just two weeks separate us from the kickoff of the Indiana Hoosiers 2021 season when IU travels to Iowa City to face the Hawkeyes.

Name: Jack Tuttle

Hometown: San Marcos, CA

Position: Quarterback

Year: Redshirt Junior

Height/Weight: 6’ 4”/212 pounds

Redshirt junior quarterback Jack Tuttle came to IU as a transfer from Utah. After appearing in five games in 20219 with the Hoosiers, Tuttle took over the starting job after Michael Penix injured his knee and was lost for the final two games of the 2020 season. Tuttle led the Hoosiers to a victory at Wisconsin in his first start and gutted through the Outback Bowl with a separated shoulder. He completed 50-of-83 passes for 396 yards and two touchdowns in three games and was named the 2020 ‘LEO’ Award winner.

Tuttle took most of the quarterback reps in spring practice due to injuries to Penix and Dexter Williams. Offensive Coordinator Nick Sheridan has high praise for Tuttle.

“Jack is an accurate passer. Jack has good arm strength. Jack has mobility. Sometimes, as a quarterback, if you are a little bit hesitant or not quite confident in where the route is going to be or you're not seeing the defense, sometimes the ball can be off. It doesn't mean the guy has bad accuracy, you just need to teach him better and help him better. Jack is a joy to coach. He is always prepared. He always asks good questions. We've really focused on quieting his feet and quieting his mind so he can play fast and free. He's shown that throughout camp. Jack has had a good camp. He's done a nice job and we're lucky that he's here and have full confidence in him. Jack is a joy to coach.” Sheridan said.

Tuttle is the clear backup behind Michael Penix, however needs to stay ready just in case of injury.