Brock Purdy went to college at Iowa State University. He played college football there from 2018 to 2021, becoming a record-setting quarterback for the Iowa State Cyclones. He graduated in 2021 with a degree in communication studies and a 3.8 GPA, showing diligence in both academics and athletics. At Iowa State, he set multiple school records for passing yards and touchdowns and led the team to a victory in the Fiesta Bowl during his senior year.