Chubba Purdy: Quarterback
- Class: Sixth-year senior
- Dimensions: 6-foot-1, 205 pounds
- Hometown: Queen Creek, Arizona
- Experience: 5 seasons (Florida State, Nebraska, Nevada)
- Career Stats: 23 games (6 starts), 103-of-188 passing for 1,085 yards, 7 TDs, 8 INTs; 86 rushes for 375 yards, 3 TDs.
Quarterback Chubba Purdy is poised to be the most critical player for the Nevada Wolf Pack as they prepare to open their 2025 season on August 30 at Penn State. For the first time in his collegiate career, the former four-star recruit enters a season healthy and as the undisputed starting quarterback.
Purdy’s journey has been marked by significant challenges, including two transfers, multiple coaching changes, and as many surgeries as career starts (six). Now in his final year of eligibility, he has the opportunity to redefine his legacy.
An elite athlete, Purdy brings a dynamic dual-threat capability to the Wolf Pack offense. His ability to make plays with his legs, both on designed runs and through improvisation, is expected to add a crucial dimension to Nevada’s ground game.
The primary question surrounding Purdy is his consistency as a passer. His career statistics reflect these concerns, with a completion rate just under 55% and more interceptions (eight) than passing touchdowns (seven). However, these numbers were accumulated in limited appearances, often against formidable competition.
At Nevada, Purdy has a fresh slate and has embraced the role of team leader. For the Wolf Pack to achieve their goal of reaching a bowl game for the first time since 2021, Purdy must not only remain on the field but also elevate his performance in the passing attack. If he can maintain his health—the most significant obstacle of his career—his skill set suggests he is more than capable of leading the team to a successful season.
