The Wolf Pack will have a new starting quarterback next season.
Brendon Lewis, who has played the majority of snaps the past two seasons, has committed to play football for Memphis next year.
Lewis played in 24 games at Nevada, completing 342 passes on 548 attempts for 3,603 yards, 18 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. He finishes his Wolf Pack career with a QB rating of 123.7.
Lewis previously played for the University of Colorado Buffaloes from 2020 to 2022.
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His departure leaves two quarterbacks on the Nevada roster for next season who played in 2024 — AJ Bianco and Chubba Purdy — along with incoming freshman Carter Jones, who coach Jeff Choate raved about on signing day Dec. 3.
Lewis’ departure wasn’t the only transfer portal roster change for Nevada. Wolf Pack offensive lineman Isaiah World has committed to Oregon and fellow linemen Tyson Ruffins will play for Stanford, while Josiah Timoteo will move to Oregon State.
The Wolf Pack has added Bryce Echols (6-foot-5, 271 pounds) a defensive lineman who played for Arizona last season and Hadine Diaby (6-3, 300) and offensive lineman who played for Tennessee State
The winter transfer window closes Saturday, Dec. 28. The spring window is set for 10 days, opening April 16 and closing April 25.
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Nevada football transfer portal 2024-25
Isaiah World, OT, RS Jr, 6-87, 280, to Oregon
Brendon Lewis, QB, RS Jr, 6-3, 209, to Memphis
Ike Nnakenyi, edge, RS So, 6-3, 220
KK Meier, S, RS So, 6-1, 203
Jonah Lewis, CB, so., 5-10, 168
Tyson Paala-Ruffins, OL, So., 6-3, 205, to Stanford
Drue Watts, LB, RS Jr, 6-1, 215
Mackavelli Malotumau, DL, Jr, 6-1, 290
Josiah Timoteo, OL, So, 6-4, 300,, to Oregon State
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the western slope of the northern Sierra Nevada above 5,000 feet and Yosemite National Park, above the Valley floor, from late tonight until Wednesday afternoon.
Heavy snow is forecast.
The snow levels will initially start out between 6,000 to 7,000 feet tonight, before lowering to 5,500 to 6,500 feet on Tuesday, and then down to 4,500 to 5,500 feet on Wednesday.
The heaviest snowfall is expected Tuesday afternoon and evening.
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Minor accumulations of up to two inches is possible down to 4500 feet. The total snow accumulations above the 7,000 foot elevation, will range from three inches to as much as two feet.
Southwest winds could gust as high as fifty to seventy-five mph along the highest peaks. Such strong winds could cause tree damage.
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Persons should delay all travel if possible. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below a quarter of a mile due to falling and blowing snow. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
Persons in the Watch Zone are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
