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South Carolina attacks key roster needs through the transfer portal and the latest addition to the roster could make an immediate impact. With the Gamecocks needing to add proven production and depth across several positions on the roster, they did just that on Friday by adding a trio of offensive players.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / January 7

Former Georgia WR Eyeing Potential Auburn Move as Tigers Crack Top 3

The Auburn Tigers are pushing to earn a commitment from former Georgia and Purdue wide receiver Nitro Tuggle. Tuggle spent the 2025 season with the Boilermakers, where he caught 34 passes for 500 yards and four touchdowns.

College Football News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 1

Purdue Losing Key Wide Receiver to NCAA Transfer Portal

Purdue's offense has taken another hit. On New Year's Day, On3's Hayes Fawcett and Pete Nakos reported that wide receiver Nitro Tuggle intends to enter the transfer portal.

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College Football News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / September 16

Purdue Receiver Nitro Tuggle Reveals Where He Got His Nickname

There was a time when NiTareon Tuggle wasn't fond of the nickname bestowed upon him by his middle school teammates. It took some time, but eventually, the speedy receiver warmed up to being called "Nitro." Tuggle, a native of Goshen, Ind., said he received that nickname early in his life by some of his friends on the football team.

College Football News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / September 6

Purdue's Nitro Tuggle Hauls in First Touchdown Catch vs. Southern Illinois

Nitro Tuggle reached the end zone for the first time in his college career on Saturday night. The sophomore wide receiver caught a 29-yard touchdown pass from Ryan Browne in the first quarter of the Week 2 matchup against Southern Illinois.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / August 30

Pat McAfee surprised after learning name of college football player

College football certainly has some unusual and even silly names. It's a veritable fact, but one that surprised ESPN analyst Pat McAfee in a fun skit on College GameDay ahead of Week 1 kickoff.

Georgia Bulldogs News / EasySportz / July 28

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College Football News / SportsTalkATL / April 22

Georgia Bulldogs WR Nitro Tuggle finds a new home

After entering the transfer portal last week, former Georgia Bulldogs wideout Nitro Tuggle has committed to Purdue. The Indiana native returns home after missing a portion of the spring after being suspended indefinitely.

College Football News / Yardbarker / April 21

Purdue adds two former Georgia WRs in transfer portal

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College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / April 21

Talented former Georgia wideout commits to Purdue football

Purdue football picked up a big win in the transfer portal, securing the commitment of an ex-Georgia receiver. The Boilermakers have undergone numerous changes this offseason.

Georgia Bulldogs News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / April 21

Georgia Bulldogs Wide Receiver Nitro Tuggle Announces Transfer Destination

A former wide receiver for the Georgia Bulldogs has found their next destination in the college football transfer portal. As the spring portal window remains open, numerous players have begun finding their new homes and announcing the school in which they will continue their college football careers.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 21

Big Ten Program on Prowl to Poach Georgia Playmaker

The Georgia Bulldogs will see one of their former wide receivers visit a Big Ten school on Monday. On3's Pete Nakos reported wide receiver Nitro Tuggle will visit the Purdue Boilermakers to begin this week.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 17

Nitro Tuggle set to leave Georgia Bulldogs for NCAAA transfer portal

The Georgia Bulldogs could be losing sophomore wide receiver Nitro Tuggle to the NCAA transfer portal. Tuggle exclusively told his decision to On3's Hayes Fawcett on Thursday. Tuggle, a former four-star recruit out of NorthWood High School in Indiana, appeared in seven games for Georgia in 2024.

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 17

College Football Powerhouse Loses 17th Player To NCAA Transfer Portal

The Georgia Bulldogs have reasserted themselves as a juggernaut in NCAA football since head coach Kirby Smart returned to the university in 2016. Talent-rich Georgia claimed consecutive national championships in 2021 and 2022, and the Bulldogs returned to the College Football Playoff in 2024, where they lost to Notre Dame in the quarterfinals.

College Football News / SportsTalkATL / April 17

Two more Georgia Bulldogs enter the transfer portal

The last six months have been a whirlwind for Georgia Bulldogs receiver Nitro Tuggle. Following the SEC Championship game, he put his name into the transfer portal after not getting much playing time as a true freshman.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Georgia Dealt Bad News on Playmaker Via the Transfer Portal

On3's Hayes Fawcett reported Georgia Bulldogs running back Branson Robinson entered the transfer portal Wednesday. The Bulldogs then received more bad transfer portal news this week.

College Football News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / April 17

Georgia Bulldogs Wide Receiver Enters Transfer Portal Following Spring Scrimmage

A Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver has elected to enter the transfer following the Dawgs' spring scrimmage. The Georgia Bulldogs spring camp has come to a close, which means the NCAA's spring portal window will open shortly thereafter.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / March 27

Details emerge on Georgia WR Nitro Tuggle's arrest

Georgia football player Nitro Tuggle was driving over 100 miles per hour when he was pulled over by Athens Clarke Co. (Ga.) police and arrested on March 19 , according to reports.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / March 27

Troubling details emerge about Georgia WR’s arrest for speeding

Some troubling details are emerging this week about Georgia WR Nitro Tuggle’s recent arrest. Mark Schlabach of ESPN reported Wednesday that Tuggle, who was arrested March 19 on speeding and reckless driving charges, was driving 107 mph before he was stopped and taken in custody.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / March 26

Georgia Bulldogs WR Nitro Tuggle was driving 100+ mph when Athens police pulled him over

New details about Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Nitro Tuggle's arrest last Thursday morning have emerged. According to a police report from the Athens-Clarke

College Football News / SportsTalkATL / March 24

Which Bulldogs will get suspended Nitro Tuggle’s reps at Wide Receiver?

Nitro Tuggle was suspended indefinitely by Kirby Smart and the Georgia football program on Thursday after getting arrested for reckless driving. Tuggle, who had entered the transfer portal initially after the 2024 season, is beginning his second season as part of the Georgia wide receiving corps.

Georgia Bulldogs News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / March 20

Nitro Tuggle and Marques Easley Suspended: What Does it Mean for Georgia?

Here is what Georgia's latest suspension news means for the Bulldogs' roster moving forward. The University of Georgia announced Thursday, March 20th that it had suspended a pair of Bulldogs indefinitely.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / March 20

Another Georgia football player arrested on familiar charges

Georgia football players seem to have a massive issue with driving responsibly, and wide receiver Nitro Tuggle is the latest Bulldogs player to be arrested as a result.

College Football News / Field Level Media / March 20

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 County Police booked the rising sophomore on the two misdemeanor charges just before 2 a.m.

Georgia Bulldogs News / Yardbarker / December 10, 2024

Georgia WR Nitro Tuggle reverses course on decision to transfer

For a moment, it appeared that Georgia freshman wide receiver Nitro Tuggle had decided to move on from the Bulldogs.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 9, 2024

Georgia football's true freshman WR set to enter transfer portal

The Georgia Bulldogs could be losing one of their up-and-coming star wide receivers to the transfer portal. Hayes Fawcett of On3 reports that true freshman Nitro Tuggle plans to enter the transfer portal. Tuggle, a former four-star recruit, appeared in seven games this season with the Bulldogs, catching three passes for 34 yards.