Brendon Lewis News, Rumors, Updates - Nevada Wolf Pack

Falls to UNLV Lewis completed 27 of 37 passes for 292 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in Saturday's 38-14 defeat to UNLV. He also had 16 rushes for 30 yards.

Impact While Nevada fell in convincing fashion Saturday, Lewis did put together one of his better passing lines of the year, completing 73 percent of his throws for a season-high 292 yards. Lewis, a redshirt junior, will wrap up the year with a 67.6 completion percentage for 2,290 yards, 16 touchdowns and seven interceptions while rushing for another 775 yards and eight scores on 157 attempts.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Solid in loss Lewis completed 22 of 35 passes for 268 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 22-19 loss to Air Force. He also had 13 rushes for 53 yards.

Impact Lewis put together a strong game overall though a fourth-quarter interception would prove crucial in an eventual three-point loss. Overall, Lewis has completed 66.9 percent of his throws for 1,998 yards, 14 touchdowns and six interceptions while rushing for another 745 yards and eight scores. The redshirt junior will look to end the season on a high note in a road matchup with UNLV next week.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Boise State Lewis completed 17 of 26 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 28-21 defeat to Boise State. He also had 10 rushes for 32 yards with an additional score.

Impact It was a solid effort overall from Lewis, who's now gone four straight games without a turnover. The redshirt junior's completed 67.5 percent of his passes this season for 1,730 yards, 12 touchdowns and five interceptions while adding 692 rushing yards and eight scores on 128 attempts. Lewis and the Wolf Pack will head into a bye before taking on Air Force in their next contest.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Big day in return Lewis completed 20 of 28 passes for 252 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 38-21 defeat to Colorado State. He also had 14 rushes for 109 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Lewis put together a strong outing after missing last week's contest with an injury, completing 71.4 percent of his passes while accounting for three total scores. Lewis, a redshirt junior, has completed 67.8 percent of his passes this season for 1,542 yards, 11 touchdowns and five interceptions while adding another 660 yards and seven scores on the ground.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Will play vs. Colorado State Lewis (undisclosed) is set to play against Colorado State, Chris Murray of NevadaSportsNet.com reports

Impact Lewis missed last week against Hawaii, but he's slated to make his return in Week 10 against the Rams. The quarterback has thrown for 1,290 yards, 10 touchdowns and five interceptions this season while adding 551 yards rushing and five scores in that department.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Hawaii Lewis (undisclosed) will not play Saturday against Hawaii, Stephen Tsai of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports.

Impact It's not clear whether Aj Bianco or Cubba Purdy will get the start at quarterback as a result. Lewis took a helmet-to-helmet hit in the first half of last week's loss to Fresno State, and then exited the game for good after a tackle in the latter stages of the fourth quarter.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain to face Hawaii Lewis (undisclosed) is uncertain for Saturday's game against Hawaii after exiting the Week 8 contest against Fresno State in the fourth quarter, Chris Murray of Nevada Sportsnet re...

Impact Lewis took a helmet-to-helmet hit in the first half of Friday's loss to Fresno State, and then exited the game for good after a tackle in the latter stages of the fourth quarter. Chubba Purdy would play in case Lewis is unable to feature Saturday, but that would be a massive downgrade under center. Lewis has been the Wolf Pack's top player this season, completing 67.2 percent of his passes for 1,290 yards, 10 touchdowns and five interceptions while rushing for 551 times for five more scores.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Runs wild in win Lewis completed 5 of 12 passes for 51 yards during Saturday's 42-37 win over Oregon State. He also had nine rushes for 151 yards with a touchdown.

Impact Lewis couldn't get anything going through the air Saturday but he certainly made up for it on the ground, rushing for a season-high 151 yards in the upset victory, capped by a 67-yard touchdown scamper in the fourth quarter. Lewis has now rushed for 241 yards and three scores in his last three contests. Overall, the junior's completed 67.1 percent of his passes for 1,132 yards, nine touchdowns and five interceptions on the season while adding 513 yards and four scores on the ground.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in loss Lewis was 22-for-30 passing for 213 yards, two touchdowns and an interception during Saturday's 35-31 loss to San Jose State. He also had 13 rushes for 90 yards with two touchdowns...

Impact While Chubba Purdy's (shoulder) status remains unclear, it seems apparent that Lewis has done enough to establish himself as Nevada's starter going forward. Through six games, the fourth-year junior has completed 69 percent of his passes for 1,081 yards, nine touchdowns and five interceptions while adding another 362 yards and three scores on 79 rushing attempts.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Makes fourth straight start Lewis completed 16 of 22 passes for 193 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 49-16 victory over Eastern Washington. He also had 12 rushes for 65 yards.

Impact It was a solid rebound performance from Lewis after he threw three interceptions in a Week 3 loss to Minnesota. The fourth-year quarterback has completed 67.5 percent of his passes for 868 yards, seven touchdowns and four interceptions so far this season while rushing 66 times for 272 yards and a score.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles vs. Minnesota Lewis completed 15 of 23 passes for 114 yards and three interceptions during Saturday's 27-0 loss to Minnesota.

Impact It was a rough day for Lewis, who threw three interceptions after he went three games without a turnover to start the season. Lewis was also held in check in the rushing game -- he came into the day with 208 rushing yards on 44 attempts but he was held to negative yardage on 10 carries Saturday. Overall, Lewis has completed 66.3 percent of his passes for 675 yards and five touchdowns this year. It remains to be seen whether the Wolf Pack will stick with Lewis or turn to Chubba Purdy (shoulder) next week against Eastern Washington.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Big day in Week 2 loss Lewis completed 23 of 35 passes for 271 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 20-17 loss to Georgia Southern. He also had 18 rushes for 97 yards with a score.

Impact While Lewis failed to come away with the win Saturday, it was another strong effort from the fourth-year quarterback, who continues to display big-play ability both through the air and on the ground. Through three games, Lewis has completed 66.7 percent of his passes for 561 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions while rushing for 208 yards on 44 attempts. Even with Chubba Purdy (shoulder) nearing a return, Lewis has likely done enough to hang onto the starting job.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Big day in Week 2 loss Lewis completed 23 of 35 passes for 271 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 20-17 loss to Georgia Southern. He also had 18 rushes for 97 yards with a score.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in Week 1 win Lewis went 17-for-20 passing for 158 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 28-26 win over Troy. He also ran the ball eight times for 34 yards.

Impact Lewis was efficient Saturday, completing 85 percent of his passes while leading the Wolf Pack to a come-from-behind victory in the second half. Even with Chubba Purdy (shoulder) likely to be available Week 2, Lewis has made a strong case to hang onto the starting job through his first two games this season, throwing for 290 yards and four touchdowns with no turnovers while adding 111 rushing yards on 26 attempts.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis and Garwo have 2 TDs apiece; Nevada stops late 2-point attempt to hold off Troy 28-26

Brendon Lewis and Patrick Garwo III accounted for two touchdowns apiece and Nevada held off Troy 28-26

SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two passing TDs against SMU Lewis completed 14 of 26 passes for 132 yards and two touchdowns during Nevada's 29-24 loss Saturday against SMU. He also logged 18 carries for 77 yards.

Impact A botched punt from SMU resulted in Nevada's team needing fewer than 10 yards for its first touchdown, which Lewis logged by connecting with Jace Henry. The quarterback's other TD was a 10-yard pass to Cortez Braham Jr. just before halftime. Across 2024, Lewis already has two touchdowns, which was how much he recorded during his 2023 season. Despite more being needed for him to be regarded as a reliable QB, his statistical output against SMU likely earned him another start, even if Chubba Purdy (shoulder) is healthy before Nevada's next game.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Will start in Week 0 Lewis will be Nevada's starting quarterback Saturday against SMU, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Chubba Purdy's throwing shoulder continues to flare up, which has made Lewis being Nevada's starting quarterback for Week 0 more of a lock than it already was. Lewis led the Wolf Pack's quarterback battle earlier this fall, and he will have an opportunity to be their main QB moving forward. The ex-Colorado transfer will look to put a dreadful 2023 behind him by beginning his 2024 off right. Lewis began his 2023 season relatively well by completing 60 percent of 75 passes for 399 yards and logging two rushing touchdowns.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Leading the way in QB battle Lewis is leading the way in Nevada's quarterback battle but the starting spot isn't yet solidified, Chris Murray of NevadaSportsNet reports.

Impact Lewis practiced all spring with the Wolfpack, and reportedly entered fall camp in pole position for the starting gunslinger spot. Still, there's plenty of football to be played in August before Nevada suits up for Week 0 against SMU, and therefore plenty of time for the starting job to change hands. "I would say just coming out of spring, the kind of a leader in the clubhouse was B-Lew," head coach Jeff Choate said. "But everything starts fresh now, and those guys all got opportunities to run with the ones, twos over the last two days and evaluation is ongoing."

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury Saturday Lewis (undisclosed) exited Saturday's matchup against Wyoming in the first quarter, as reported by Jared Vasquez of NevadaSportsNet.com.

Impact Lewis exited Saturday's game following an undisclosed injury in the first quarter. The redshirt sophomore quarterback finished the regular season with 1313 yards, two touchdowns and six interceptions through the air, adding 495 yards and four scores on the ground as well. The severity of Lewis' injury is thus far unknown.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rebounds in relief appearance Lewis was 18-for-24 passing for 169 yards during Saturday's 30-20 loss against Colorado State. He also had 14 rushes for 61 yards with a touchdown.

Impact Lewis was supplanted by AJ Bianco (side) as Nevada's starter last week, though he found himself forced back into action Saturday after Bianco departed in the second quarter. Lewis, a junior transfer from Colorado, was solid, completing 75 percent of his passes to help the Wolf Pack crawl out of a 20-3 hole while rushing for their lone offensive touchdown. Overall, Lewis has completed 55.4 percent of his throws this season for 1,305 yards, two touchdowns and six interceptions while adding 504 yards and four scores on the ground. It remains to be seen who will start Nevada's season finale next week vs. Wyoming, assuming Bianco is healthy.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Noncommittal on starter Lewis has not been announced as Nevada's starter for Saturday's game against Utah State, Chris Murray of Nevada Sports Net reports.

Impact Lewis has functioned as the Wolfpack's starting quarterback this season but following an uninspiring loss to Hawaii, head coach Ken Wilson wouldn't commit to a starter. Lewis and AJ Bianco split reps under center last week and it is likely they will continue to do so this Saturday against Utah State.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Saturday Lewis (ankle) is expected to be available for Saturday's matchup with Hawaii, Chris Murray of Nevada Sports Net reports.

Impact Murray, who suffered a minor ankle injury during the second half of Nevada's 34-24 win over New Mexico, is expected to make a full return to practice Tuesday and suit up against Hawaii. The junior quarterback has logged 1,097 passing yards (109-of-197), two touchdowns and six interceptions, along with 415 rushing yards and three touchdowns on the ground across eight appearances this season.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hurt in win Lewis (undisclosed) completed 8-of-16 passes for 92 yards while rushing for 64 yards before suffering an injury in a win over New Mexico, Chris Murray of NevadaSportsNet.com report...

Impact While Nevada's now won their last two games, Lewis has only thrown for 190 yards with no touchdowns in that span. Overall, the redshirt sophomore has thrown for 1,097 yards with two touchdowns and six interceptions through eight games this year. If Lewis can't suit up next week vs. Hawaii, AJ Bianco would likely take over under center.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in low-scoring win Lewis was 9-for-22 passing for 98 yards during Saturday's 6-0 victory over San Diego State. He also had 13 rushes for 40 yards.

Impact Despite a mediocre performance from Lewis, the Wolf Pack were able to snap a 16-game losing streak thanks to a stellar defensive performance. Still, it's a disappointing effort from the quarterback Lewis, who threw for 287 yards in his previous outing vs. UNLV. He'll face a New Mexico defense next week that's allowed 248 yards per game through the air this season.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Backing up Shrout again Lewis will be the backup to J.T Shrout for a second consecutive week against Minnesota on Saturday, Adam Rittenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Lewis and Shrout had another quarterback competition leading up to Saturday, and it ultimately fared the same as last week with Shrout beating him out. It seems as though the gap between the two still hasn't widened much, so Lewis could still certainly find the field of Shrout shows signs of any major struggles throughout the game.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Lewis and Garwo have 2 TDs apiece; Nevada stops late 2-point attempt to hold off Troy 28-26