Chubba Purdy, Brock Purdy's brother, stars for Nevada - 5 quick facts on Wolf Pack QB

Chubba Purdy, younger brother of Brock Purdy, started as quarterback for the Nevada Wolf Pack, leading them into a high-stakes matchup against No. 2 Penn State.

Published on: Aug 31, 2025, 02:48:21 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Chubba Purdy, younger brother of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, started as quarterback for the Nevada Wolf Pack, leading them into a high-stakes matchup against No. 2 Penn State on Saturday. With his sixth college season underway, here are five key facts about the 24-year-old signal-caller.

Nevada Wolf Pack quarterback Chubba Purdy (13) looks to throw a pass during the first quarter against Penn State (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

5 key facts on Chubba Purdy

Early talent and high school success: Born Preston Purdy on July 30, 2001, in Queen Creek, Arizona, Chubba earned his nickname from his father due to his hefty baby weight. A four-star recruit, he followed Brock at Perry High School, throwing for 3,425 yards and 36 touchdowns as a junior, and 4,423 yards with 52 touchdowns as a senior, leading his team to the 6A state championship game in 2018.

College: Chubba’s collegiate path has been winding, starting at Florida State (2020-21) with one start as a true freshman, then transferring to Nebraska (2022-23), where he started five games, and finally landing at Nevada in 2024. After considering retirement, he returned for 2025, now 0-6 as a starter but named a team captain.

Dual-threat potential: Standing at 6-foot-3 and 218 pounds, Chubba combines passing and running skills, completing 54.8% of his passes for 5.8 yards per attempt career-wise, with 253 rushing yards and three scores at Nebraska. His Nevada debut saw 239 passing yards in a 2024 start.

Injury challenges: His career has been marred by six surgeries, including four groin procedures, impacting his consistency. Fully healthy for 2025, he aims to play all 13 games, a goal reflecting his resilience after nearly quitting post-2024, when he backed up Brendon Lewis before stepping up after Lewis’s transfer.

Family legacy: Growing up with Brock, who rose from Mr. Irrelevant to NFL stardom, Chubba faces no pressure to match him, focusing instead on leading Nevada. His father, Shawn, is a former minor league pitcher.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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