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Huskies QB Shines with 400+ Passing, 100+ Rushing Yards in Win over Rutgers
11 Oct
Summary
- Washington QB Demond Williams Jr. sets career highs in passing and rushing yards
- Rutgers QB Athan Kaliakmanis also has standout performance with 386 passing yards
- Washington scores 4 straight TDs in 2nd half to rally from early deficit
On October 6, 2023, the Washington Huskies defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in a thrilling Big Ten matchup. The star of the game was Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr., who put on a spectacular display of both passing and rushing prowess.
Williams completed 21 of 27 passes for 402 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also rushed 13 times for 136 yards and 2 more scores, setting career highs in all those categories. Williams became just the 16th player in FBS history to throw for at least 400 yards and rush for at least 100 yards in a single game, a feat last accomplished in 2023.
While Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis also had a standout performance, throwing for 386 yards and 2 touchdowns, it was not enough to overcome Washington's second-half surge. The Huskies scored touchdowns on their first four drives after halftime to turn a 13-10 deficit into a comfortable 38-19 victory.
The win improves Washington's record to 5-1 overall and 2-1 in Big Ten play, while Rutgers falls to 3-3 and 0-3 in the conference. The Huskies will now travel to face Michigan, while Rutgers hosts Oregon in their next matchups.
