Deshawn Purdie News, Rumors, Updates - Liberty Flames

Will start Saturday Purdie is set to get the start at quarterback for Saturday's game versus Oregon State, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.

Impact Purdie will get his first start of the season, as Robby Ahsford is dealing with a thumb injury. Purdie has completed four of his eight pass attempts for 56 yards and one touchdown in limited action this season.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wake Forest names transfer Robby Ashford its starting quarterback for opener against Kennesaw State

Wake Forest has named transfer Robby Ashford as the starting quarterback for Jake Dickert's coaching debut against Kennesaw State on Friday

AUGUST 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Wake Forest names starting quarterback for Friday night football opener vs. Kennesaw State The competition was fierce between Robby Ashford and Deshawn Purdie during preseason camp

AUGUST 25, 2025 • JOURNALNOW.COM

Beginning season as backup Purdie will begin the 2025 season in a backup role as fellow quarterback Robby Ashford has been named the starter heading into Wake Forest's season opener, per On3.com.

Impact Purdie was part of a position battle over the starting spot with Ashford throughout the offseason but appears set to serve as the primary backup to Ashford, at least to start the season. The 6-foot-4 signal caller joined the Demon Deacons after transferring in from Charlotte in the offseeason, where he threw for 1,802 yards and 10 touchdowns to six interceptions across nine games in 2024.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

New Wake Forest coach Jake Dickert aims to build the Demon Deacons back into a consistent winner

Jake Dickert is starting his first year at Wake Forest with the aim of building the Demon Deacons back into a consistent winner

AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Positional battle ongoing Purdie and Robby Ashford remain in a positional battle for Week 1, Conor O'Neill of Rivals reports.

Impact During one of Wake Forest's earlier scrimmages, Purdie logged three interceptions. Fortunately for him, they did not immediately impact his positional battle, considering it is still ongoing. Purdie has just over one week to make a stronger impression.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses three picks in scrimmage Purdie threw three interceptions during Wake Forest's scrimmage Saturday, per Cameron Lemons Debro of 247sports.

Impact Purdie's struggles in Saturday's scrimmage might not bode well for his position battle with Robby Ashford. He spent last season at Charlotte where he completed 100 of his 200 pass attempts for 1802 yards, 10 touchdowns and six interceptions across nine games played.

AUGUST 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In positional battle Purdie is in a two-way race for the starting job under center with Robby Ashford, John Dell of JournalNow.com reports.

Impact Purdie transferred to Wake Forest after playing his freshman season at Charlotte in search of more playing opportunity. The sophomore quarterback will have to win-out against Robby Ashford, who joined the team after playing with South Carolina in 2024. During his true freshman season, the 6-foot-4 signal-caller completed 100 of 200 passes for 1,802 yards, 10 touchdowns and six interceptions across nine games.

APRIL 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands with Wake Forest Purdie has committed to Wake Forest ahead of the 2025-26 season, Max Olson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Purdie will look to compete for the starting spot under center with the Demon Deacons this offseason after spending his true freshman season with the 49ers. The 6-foot-4 quarterback threw for 1,802 yards (100-of-200), 10 touchdowns and six interceptions across nine games with Charlotte.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Florida releases transfer quarterback from signing paperwork The Gators saw quarterback Deshawn Purdie return to the transfer portal after releasing him from his papers on Monday.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Georgia QB target unable to transfer to SEC schools Former Georgia Bulldog football transfer quarterback target withdraws from the Florida Gators.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Will re-enter portal Purdie will re-enter the transfer portal, Graham Hall of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Purdie committed to Florida in late December, but it seems he's chosen to re-enter the portal since his prospects of playing regularly under center wouldn't be as high as he thought they'd be with the Gators. Thus, he'll be available to commit to another program. The freshman quarterback played in nine games during his lone season at Nevada and completed 100 of his 200 pass attempts for 1,802 yards, 10 touchdowns and six interceptions.

JANUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Former Charlotte QB commits to Florida via transfer portal The Gators bolstered their QB room with former Charlotte 49er Deshawn Purdie, who committed to the Gators via the transfer portal on Sunday.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Georgia football QB transfer target commits to Florida Georgia football loses out on another quarterback target to the Florida Gators

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Commits to Florida Pudie has committed to Florida, per On3sports.

Impact Purdie played in nine games during his freshman season at Nevada at completed 100 of his 200 pass attempts for 1802 yards, 10 touchdowns and six interceptions. He could have the opportunity to compete with DJ Lagway for the starting quarterback spot and has three years of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Purdie has entered the transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.

Impact Despite not beginning UNC Charlotte's 2024 season as the team's starting quarterback, Purdie was healthy and consistent enough to regularly start under center. Looking to capitalize on his skyrocketed success, he is giving the portal ago to perhaps find a more desirable scenario for himself.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient in Saturday's win Purdie completed 9 of 26 passes for 215 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 29-27 win over UAB. He also had six rushes for 11 yards.

Impact Purdie completed just 34.6 percent of his passes Saturday, but he did enough to lead the 49ers to a win. He threw for 215 yards and tossed a 46-yard touchdown to O'Mega Blake in the fourth quarter. It was not a great freshman season for him as he completed 50 percent of his passes for 1,802 yards, 10 touchdowns and six interceptions through nine games.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive versus FAU Purdie was 16-for-30 passing for 396 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 39-27 win against Florida Atlantic.

Impact Although he completed just over 50 percent of his passes Saturday, Purdie put up his best performance of the season versus the Owls. The majority of his production came when he threw to Omega Blake as the pair connected for three touchdowns, completions of 75 yards, 54 yards and 47 yards. It was Purdie's first three touchdown performance of the season and he also set a season high with 396 passing yards. Purdie will look to end his season on a high note Saturday versus UAB in the season finale.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in blowout loss Purdie was 17-for-39 passing for 256 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 59-24 loss versus South Florida. He also had nine rushes for -11 yards and two los...

Impact In his first game since being benched versus Tulane, Purdie started Saturday's game and had a very inefficient outing. He failed to complete 50 percent of his passes in his third straight start and turned the ball over a season-high four times, two of which were returned for touchdowns within a three-minute span in the third quarter. It was a rough outing for the true freshman and it would not be surprising to see the 49ers turn elsewhere for Saturday's game at FAU.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Benched in fourth quarter Purdie was 5-for-12 passing for 66 yards and one interception during Thursday's 34-3 loss versus Tulane.

Impact Purdie started Thursday's game and an in inverse of last week, he was benched for Max Brown in the fourth quarter. Purdie completed just over 40 percent of his passes Thursday and after throwing a pick-six and then leading a three-and-out on the following possession, Brown came into replace him early in the fourth quarter. Brown completed just two of his 10 passes for three yards, so it's safe to say that he did not light it up. There are still massive question marks surrounding the 49ers quarterback situation, although neither of them would be particularly relevant in fantasy regardless.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Purdie has been announced as Charlotte's starting quarterback for Thursday's game against Tulane, per Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer.

Impact Purdie will make the start for the 49ers against Tulane after filling in for starting quarterback Max Brown in last week's game against Memphis. The freshman quarterback has performed well in his opportunities this season, throwing for 869 yards and five touchdowns to two interceptions in five games. With a solid performance against the Green Wave, one can assume Purdie may be able to lock down the starting job moving forward with Brown's less-than-stellar play.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient in one half of play Purdie completed 5 of 14 passes for 152 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 33-28 defeat versus Memphis.

Impact Purdie started the second half of Saturday's game after Max Brown was benched. Although Purdie out-performed Brown, he still only completed 35 percent of his passes. It's unclear what the 49ers will do at quarterback for Thursday's game versus Tulane.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Playing vs. Memphis Purdie will play the second half against Memphis, per Bobby Rosinski of 730 The Game.

Impact Purdie dealt with a hand injury leading up to the 49ers game against Memphis, but apparently the quarterback is healthy enough to play in the second half. This season, he's thrown for 717 yards, four touchdowns and one interception while completing 60.8 percent of his passes.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Purdie (hand) is "back at practice" for the 49ers, Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Purdie being "back at practice" indicates at least a possibility he can participate in their next game. Currently, it is scheduled for Saturday at Memphis.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Underwent surgery on bye week Purdie underwent surgery on his non-throwing hand over Charlotte's bye week, Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Purdie initially played through the injury against East Carolina, but got his hand operated on over the bye week. He practiced with a wrap and brace on his hand, and went through pre-game warmups and is dressed for the game. His availability, however, is unclear.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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