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UW QB Injured After Hard Hit, Exits Game
10 Oct
Summary
- Washington QB Demond Williams Jr. left the game after a hard hit.
- Williams is being evaluated for rib and concussion injuries.
- Backup Elijah Brown led an eight-play touchdown drive.
Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. exited Friday's game against Iowa at Husky Stadium and did not return for the second half. The departure occurred after Williams sustained a hard hit during the final play of the team's sixth drive, near the Iowa 13-yard line.
Williams was taken to the UW medical tent and spent the remainder of the half on the sideline. Sources indicate he suffered a rib injury and is undergoing evaluation for a concussion. He had completed 6 of 11 passes for 69 yards before exiting.
Following Williams' injury, backup quarterback Elijah Brown took over. Brown led the Huskies on a successful eight-play, 75-yard touchdown drive to begin the second half.
