Nitro Tuggle News, Rumors, Updates - Purdue Boilermakers

Shines in spring practice Tuggle is standing out in South Carolina's spring practices, per On3.

Impact Tuggle had a strong season last fall on an abysmal Purdue team. The wideout logged 34 catches for 500 yards and four touchdowns, and will now look to terrorize SEC defensive backs in his redshirt senior season. He appears poised for a starting role as in 2026 in Columbia.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to South Carolina Tuggle has committed to South Carolina, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact Tuggle had 35 catches for 507 yards and four touchdowns across 12 games and 72 targets for the Boilermakers. South Carolina will be his third program in three years in the college ranks.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Back in portal Tuggle plans to enter the transfer portal, On3.com reports.

Impact Tuggle will seek out his third school in as many years. After transferring from Georgia to Purdue, Tuggle caught 35 of his 72 targets for 507 yards and four touchdowns this season.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Snags five balls in loss Tuggle tallied five receptions (on 11 targets) for 80 yards during Friday's 56-3 loss versus Indiana.

Impact Ryan Browne targeted Tuggle 11 times, marking the sophomore's best target share this season. It was also Tuggle's highest yardage total of his college career. He served as an excellent target for Ryan Browne, accruing 35 catches for 507 yards and four touchdowns over four games. He'll remain one of Purdue's top receivers if he remains with the team.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Purdue Boilermakers Highlights | FOX College Football

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Rutgers cashes in on late fumble, knocks off Purdue 27-24

Jai Patel’s 30-yard field goal as time expired gave Rutgers a 27-24 victory over Purdue

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Purdue's Ryan Browne finds Nitro Tuggle for 14-yard TD, regaining lead over Rutgers

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Scores third consecutive TD in loss Tuggle tallied three receptions (on six targets) for 66 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 56-30 loss versus Notre Dame.

Impact All of Tuggle's weekly contributions have been solid, and QB Ryan Browne has targeted him 18 times over the first four games of the season. the Georgia transfer is one of Browne's favorite targets and is an intriguing fantasy option as the Boilermakers continue their conference schedule.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why Purdue football breakout receiver has confidence in himself after homecoming Nitro Tuggle had a pair of impressive catches against Notre Dame, and is continuing to show he can make big plays happen for the Boilermaker...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • INDYSTAR.COM

Finds end zone in defeat Tuggle gathered in 4 of 6 targets for 69 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 33-17 defeat against USC.

Impact Tuggle scored a touchdown for the second consecutive week, and recorded a season-high four catches. Tuggle is making an excellent impact after a year at Georgia where he only recorded three catches. He's more than doubled that total over the first three games.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Georgia Bulldogs WR announces transfer destination Georgia Bulldogs sophomore wide receiver Nitro Tuggle is committing to a Big Ten school after spending one season at UGA

APRIL 22, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Purdue adds former Georgia WR Nitro Tuggle to transfer portal haul Purdue adds transfer portal commitment from former Georgia wide receiver and Top247 talent Nitro Tuggle, an Indiana native.

APRIL 22, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Georgia WR Nitro Tuggle expected to transfer to Big Ten school Georgia Bulldogs transfer WR Nitro Tuggle predicted to transfer to a Big Ten school that has added two UGA WRs over the past two years

APRIL 21, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Picks Purdue Tuggle will transfer to Purdue, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.com.

Impact Tuggle left Georgia after two seasons, but he only saw the field in 2024. This past fall, the wideout caught three passes for 34 yards. Looking for a bigger opportunity, the former blue chip recruit has elected to transfer to Purdue, where he should have a chance to immediately become a starter in what's a rather weak wide receiver room. Tuggle also hails from Indiana originally, so this is something of a homecoming for the wideout.

APRIL 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

'Schools to watch' named for Georgia transfer WR Nitro Tuggle A Big Ten school and an ACC school have been named as teams 'to watch' for Georgia transfer WR Nitro Tuggle

APRIL 18, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Plans to enter portal Tuggle (suspension) plans to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact Not even a month after Tuggle received an indefinite suspension for multiple misdemeanors related to a car crash, he may look to change colleges, which could allow him to play football relatively quickly again. The wideout has three years of collegiate eligibility remaining.

APRIL 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Georgia football WR Nitro Tuggle was driving 107 mph before arrest, police say Georgia football WR Nitro Tuggle was arrested on March 19 after being clocked at 107 miles per hour, according to a police incident report.

MARCH 27, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Georgia's Kirby Smart 'disappointed' in Bulldogs' latest driving arrests ATHENS — Georgia coach Kirby Smart has commented on his program following the two driving-related arrests of players Nitro Tuggle and Marque...

MARCH 26, 2025 • AJC.COM

After Georgia suspended receiver Nitro Tuggle, more focus put on newcomers Even before Tuggle’s suspension, Georgia’s receivers were under scrutiny. This group led the nation in drops last season and lost its two le...

MARCH 21, 2025 • AJC.COM

Georgia suspends WR Tuggle and OL Easley following Tuggle's arrest on speeding and reckless driving

Georgia sophomore wide receiver Nitro Tuggle and freshman offensive lineman Marques Easley were suspended indefinitely from all team activities after Tuggle’s arrest for speeding a...

MARCH 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Georgia Wide Receiver Fittingly Named Nitro Arrested For Speeding, Reckless Driving Georgia wide receiver Nitro Tuggle has become the latest Bulldog to be arrested for not abiding to traffic laws.

MARCH 20, 2025 • OUTKICK.COM

Georgia WR Nitro Tuggle arrested for reckless driving Georgia wide receiver Nitro Tuggle faces charges of reckless driving and speeding following his arrest on Thursday morning.Athens-Clarke Cou...

MARCH 20, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Suspended indefinitely Tuggle is suspended indefinitely, Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald reports.

Impact On Monday night, Tuggle lost control of a Dodge Challenger that left the roadway and struck a power distribution box. Currently suspended from all team activities, he looks doubtful for Georgia's spring game and likely will have to hope for clearance in the summer or fall.

MARCH 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Arrested, charged with misdemeanors Tuggle was arrested and charged with two misdemeanors Thursday, Anthony Dasher of Rivals.com reports.

Impact The Athens Clarke County's online jail report indicates Tuggle was charged with two misdemeanors, speeding and reckless driving. He was booked and released on bond within an hour. It has been less than half a full day since the jail report was publicized, and Tuggle's immediate future is not so clear-cut just yet.

MARCH 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in Athens Tuggle won't enter the transfer portal after all, Rivals.com reports.

Impact Tuggle's plans to enter the portal were announced Monday, but the wideout appears to have changed his mind and will remain a Georgia Bulldog. The true freshman receiver caught three passes for 34 yards in his first season in Athens.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Purdue Boilermakers Highlights | FOX College Football

Rutgers cashes in on late fumble, knocks off Purdue 27-24

Purdue's Ryan Browne finds Nitro Tuggle for 14-yard TD, regaining lead over Rutgers

Georgia suspends WR Tuggle and OL Easley following Tuggle's arrest on speeding and reckless driving