Deshawn Purdie News, Rumors, Updates - Liberty Flames

Throws two TDs Purdie went 11-for-16 for 216 yards and two touchdowns against Coastal Carolina on Thursday. He also picked up 12 yards rushing, but fumbled twice, losing one of them.

Impact That's two games in a row with multiple touchdown passes for Purdie, though he also turned the ball over for the first time. He isn't an efficient passer, and the yardage totals have been low, but he has kept the offense moving sufficiently for Liberty.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Liberty scores 24 unanswered points in the 2nd half to beat Coastal Carolina 34-17

Deshawn Purdie threw for 216 yards and two touchdowns, Kam Davis rushed for 166 yards and a touchdown, and Liberty scored 24 unanswered points in the second half to beat Coastal Ca...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Purdie throws 3 TD passes as Liberty rolls past Ball State 51-15

Deshawn Purdie throws three touchdown passes to lead Liberty to a 51-15 victory over Ball State on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Best game with Flames Purdie went 13-for-20 for 211 yards and three touchdowns against Ball State on Saturday. He also ran six times for 29 yards.

Impact It seemed like Purdie's time starting for Liberty may have been over when he struggled against Gardner-Webb and the team rallied with him on the sidelines. However, he got the start here and had comfortably his best game with the program so far. However, Jaylen Henderson did still see a little action.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Henderson, Copeland connect for winning TD as Liberty survives Gardner Webb 24-23

Jaylen Henderson connected with Darius Copeland for a 54-yard touchdown with 2:34 remaining as Liberty survived FCS opponent Gardner-Webb 24-23 on Saturday for the Flames’ first wi...

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

On the bench as Liberty came back Purdie went 6-for-17 for 122 yards and a touchdown Saturday against Gardner-Webb, but Jaylen Henderson was in the game for Liberty's winning drive.

Impact Not a good sign for Purdie! He hasn't turned the ball over yet, but he's totaled two touchdowns, he's thrown for 350 yards across two games, and he's generated negative value on the ground. The job could belong to Henderson soon.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Throws TD in Liberty debut Purdie went 17-for-27 for 230 yards and a touchdown against JMU on Saturday.

Impact Purdie wasn't a clear-cut starter for Liberty heading into Week 1, but he ended up being the only quarterback who attempted a pass for the team. James Madison has changed coaches again, but it has a reputation as being a top Group of Five team, so while Purdie didn't wow, this likely earns him another start.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Taking first-team reps Purdie is taking first-team reps in pregame warmups for Saturday's game at James Madison, A Sea of Red reports.

Impact Purdie was expected to start Saturday's game for Liberty, and based on the Flames' pre-game setup, it looks like him beginning their season at QB1 will come to fruition. Liberty is Purdie's third team, after UNC-Charlotte and Wake Forest. For both teams, Purdie logged a 50.0 completion percentage but recorded a relatively stable TD-INT ratio percentage while doing so. If the junior can clean up his passing efficiency without losing much on the additional turnovers, Purdie can log a redemptive season in his 2026 campaign with the Flames.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Week 1 Purdie is expected to start over Ethan Vasko and Jaylen Henderson in Saturday's game at James Madison, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports.

Impact For much of the offseason, Purdie spent it in a three-quarterback battle, which looks like it has been decided in Liberty's first game of the 2026 season. The Flames have opted to go with the multi-time transfer with a relatively positive experience in both his time at UNC-Charlotte and Wake Forest. Purdie's biggest weakness for both teams was completion percentage, but being part of a Liberty team with likely less threatening FBS competition may do wonders for him.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

In three-way battle for QB1 Purdie is competing against Ethan Vasko and Jaylen Henderson for Liberty's quarterback position, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact At the time of Purdie's commitment, Vasko had just finished his first season for Liberty, and Henderson subsequently announced that he would join the Flames. Among the three quarterbacks, only Purdie has back-to-back seasons with more than five touchdowns and more TDs than interceptions. Purdie logged both for different teams, with UNC Charlotte and Wake Forest, indicating that he can adapt relatively well to new settings.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

What Deshawn Purdie's Transfer Means for the Deacs Purdie will be on to his third team, while the Deacs regroup at quarterback.

JANUARY 12 • SI.COM

Transfers to Liberty Purdie is transferring to Liberty, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.

Impact Purdie will join his third program in as many years after spending the past two seasons at Charlotte and Wake Forest. He was the backup quarterback at Wake Forest this past season, completing 41 of his 82 pass attempts for 618 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions across eight appearances but could have the chance to competing for the starting job at Liberty.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to enter portal Purdie is expected to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, On3 reports.

Impact Purdie entering the NCAA's transfer portal would open him up to log his third team in three years. Wake Forest and UNC Charlotte saw him attempt at least 80 passes for more than five touchdowns.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Handles three drives as backup Purdie was 2-for-7 passing for 18 yards during Saturday's 16-9 victory over Virginia.

Impact Purdie served as the backup to Robby Ashford on Saturday, but that didn't prevent Purdie from being under center for three drives. The sophomore quarterback struggled when on the field, completing merely two passes for 18 yards while providing no rushing yards.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Purdie (undisclosed) will play Saturday versus Virginia.

Impact Purdie will be good to go after popping up on the injury report earlier in the week. He will backup Robby Ashford during Saturday's matchup.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Week 11 Purdie (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game at Virginia.

Impact It looks like there is a slight chance Purdie cannot take the field for a fourth straight game. The last three games Wake Forest played saw him log a 5-2 TD-INT ratio while alternating between starter and reserve.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes over for fourth quarter Purdie was 6-for-10 passing for 69 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-7 loss versus Florida State.

Impact Purdie took the reins of the offense after three quarters of subpar QB play by starter Robby Ashford. It's unclear if the QB change was due to Ashford's poor play or the lopsided score. Regardless, Purdie led Wake Forest's lone scoring drive. With Ashford struggling, it wouldn't be surprising to see the team turn to Purdie sometime soon. For now, though, Ashford is the starter.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to backup role Purdie will back up Robby Ashford during Saturday's game against Florida State, Dustin Lewis of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Purdie started last week's contest, but he'll yield to Ashford to start Saturday's contest. Both Purdie and Ashford saw action in Week 9, and that could be the case once again against the Seminoles.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts but cedes work to Ashford Purdie was 14-for-26 passing for 183 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 13-12 win over Southern Methodist. He also had five rushes for three yards.

Impact Purdie started the contest but was replaced by Robby Ashford midway through the Demon Deacons' second drive, and he didn't re-enter the game until the final minute of the second quarter, when he promptly threw an interception. Despite the turnover, Purdie played the entire second half. It's unclear who'll be under center for Wake Forest in Week 10 against Florida State.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Calvert's 50-yard field on last play lifts Wake Forest past SMU 13-12

Connor Calvert barely made a 50-yard field goal on the final play to give Wake Forest a 13-12 win over SMU, sending the Mustangs to their first loss in Atlantic Coast Conference re...

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting quarterback for Week 9 Purdie will be Wake Forest's starting quarterback Saturday against SMU, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Even though Robby Ashford (thumb) is available, Wake Forest will stick with the hot hand in Purdie. The latter started in place of an injured Ashford during Week 7 and blazed past Wake Forest by logging 14 completed passes for 270 yards with four touchdowns. SMU will provide a more difficult challenge, but excelling against the Mustangs may turn the tide in favor of Purdie, trying to completely claim his team's QB1 position over Ashford.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four scores in start Purdie completed 14 of 27 passes for 270 yards and four touchdowns during Saturday's 39-14 victory over Oregon State.

Impact Purdie completed just 51.9 percent of his attempts while filling in for Robbie Ashford (thumb), but he did plenty of damage downfield and threw four touchdown passes. With Wake Forest on bye in Week 8, Ashford may not miss another game. Still, it was a strong first start at Wake Forest for the sophomore quarterback.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oregon State fires coach Trent Bray with Beavers off to 0-7 start

Oregon State has fired coach Trent Bray after the team fell to 0-7, its worst start since 1991

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Wake Forest runs up a big victory over winless Oregon State Deshawn Purdie started in place of Robby Ashford and produced big numbers in the Wake Forest win.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • JOURNALNOW.COM

Purdie throws for 4 TDs in 39-14 Wake Forest win over Oregon State

Backup quarterback Deshawn Purdie threw for 270 yards and four touchdowns for Wake Forest in a 39-14 victory over winless Oregon State on Saturday

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

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Liberty scores 24 unanswered points in the 2nd half to beat Coastal Carolina 34-17

Purdie throws 3 TD passes as Liberty rolls past Ball State 51-15

Henderson, Copeland connect for winning TD as Liberty survives Gardner Webb 24-23

Calvert's 50-yard field on last play lifts Wake Forest past SMU 13-12

Oregon State fires coach Trent Bray with Beavers off to 0-7 start

Purdie throws for 4 TDs in 39-14 Wake Forest win over Oregon State