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Leads blowout win Purdie was 13-for-22 passing for 206 yards during Saturday's 55-24 win against East Carolina. He also had six rushes for -19 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Purdie did not light up the stat sheet Saturday, but he didn't have to with how well his team was running the ball. He scored a rushing touchdown himself, his first of the season, and added a season-high 206 passing yards while completing 59 percent of his passes.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads comeback win Purdie was 10-for-15 passing for 183 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 21-20 victory versus Rice.

Impact Purdie replaced Trexler Ivey at the start of the second half after Ivey struggled to do anything positive during the first 30 minutes of the ball game. Purdie immediately reinvigorated the offense as he led back-to-back touchdown drives to open up the second half, both capped by touchdown passes to O'Mega Blake. Purdie's performance likely has earned him the spot over Ivey, at least until Max Brown (undisclosed) is back healthy.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back versus Rice Purdie (leg) is not listed as the starting backup quarterback on the depth chart for Saturday's matchup against Rice, but he is healthy for the matchup, Cameron Williams of The Cha...

Impact Purdie exited UNC Charlotte's Week 3 matchup against Garder-Webb with a leg injury and hasn't played since. He now looks to be in competition for the start this Saturday with quarterback Trexler Ivey with previously starting quarterback Max Brown (undisclosed) likely out. The true starter under center against Rice, though, should be disclosed on gameday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out at Indiana Purdie (leg) is out for Saturday at Indiana, Bobby Rosinski of 730 The Game reports.

Impact According to Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer, Purdie is "banged up" because of his leg injury, which will result in him sitting out UNC Charlotte's upcoming game. With Max Brown (undisclosed) week-to-week, the 49ers will go a safe route and have their third-string quarterback Trexler Ivey start Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exited game with injury Purdie was forced to exit the game due to an apparent leg injury during Saturday's matchup against Indiana, Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Purdie took a hit and was slow to get up as he exited the game with a leg injury. In his absence, Trexler Ivey filled in under center. The true freshman completed 16 of 23 passes for 194 yards and one interception during his first collegiate start.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Purdie is set to start against Gardner-Webb on Saturday, Shane Connuck of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Purdie is set to make his first collegiate start against the Runnin' Bulldogs with Max Brown (undisclosed) sidelined for the contest. The 6-foot-4 true freshman, a three-star prospect out of Maryland, threw for 134 yards (9-of-19) and two touchdowns in relief of Brown last week. Purdie will look to show what he's capable of as a starting quarterback this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in relief effort Purdie completed 9 of 19 passes for 134 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-20 defeat to North Carolina.

Impact Purdie, a true freshman, replaced an injured Max Brown (undisclosed) during Saturday's loss. While he completed fewer than 50 percent of his passes, he threw for 134 yards and tossed two touchdowns. With Brown set to miss at least next Saturday's game versus Gardner-Webb, Purdie looks to be in line to start versus the FCS opponent.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE