Nitro Tuggle Extends TD Streak in Purdue’s Loss at Notre Dame
The Georgia transfer’s homecoming showed his quick ascent in Purdue’s passing game.
Overview
- Tuggle caught a 24-yard touchdown and finished with three receptions for 66 yards in Purdue’s 56-30 defeat at Notre Dame on Sept. 20.
- The sophomore has a receiving touchdown in three straight games and now has 10 catches for 189 yards and three scores through four contests.
- A former NorthWood High School star from Nappanee, Indiana, he returned to his home area after moving from Georgia during the spring window.
- Quarterback Ryan Browne and coach Barry Odom praised his route-running, physicality and playmaking as signs of a rising role.
- He was arrested for reckless driving and suspended for the remainder of spring practice earlier this year, according to published reports.