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Huskies QB Williams Out? Injury Clouds Game vs. Purdue
13 Oct
Summary
- Demond Williams Jr. unlikely to play due to rib injury.
- Elijah Brown took all starter reps in Monday's practice.
- Washington faces Purdue on Friday night in Indiana.
Washington Huskies' quarterback Demond Williams Jr. appears unlikely to recover from a rib injury in time for Friday's game against Purdue. Head coach Jedd Fisch stated on Monday, October 13, 2026, that Williams is not expected to play, though a final decision awaits further medical assessment.
Williams sustained the injury in the first half of the recent 41-24 loss to Iowa. Elijah Brown, a transfer from Stanford, has been taking all the practice snaps with the first-team offense. Brown previously demonstrated capability in his first extended action, throwing for 251 yards and three touchdowns.
Despite being listed as day-to-day, Williams' physical condition suggests a "significant change" would be needed for him to participate. His passer rating of 145.7 currently ranks 10th in the Big Ten through six games of the 2026 season. The Huskies are scheduled to travel to Indiana for the game against Purdue on Friday night.
