Ever since the Huskers made the offer to Florida State transfer Quarterback Chubba Purdy on December 28, 2021, you could tell that their was some mutual attraction there. Given that the week prior to being named Nebraska’s new Offensive Coordinator, Mark Whipple was trying to lure the former 4 star recruit out of Perry High School in Gilbert, Arizona to be the heir apparent for the Pitt Panthers. Nabbing a replacement for four year starter and future NFL pick, Kenny Pickett.
Chubba, is the younger brother of former Iowa State Quarterback Brock Purdy.