Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. seems unlikely to return this week for game vs. Purdue

Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. is unlikely to play this week against Purdue due to a rib injury sustained in the Huskies' loss to Iowa. Head coach Jedd Fisch expressed uncertainty about Williams' availability, citing his physical condition as the main concern. The Huskies are scheduled to travel to Indiana for their Friday night game.

Williams suffered the injury while diving for extra yards with two minutes remaining in the first half of the 41-24 defeat to Iowa, heading to the medical tent before rejoining the team in the locker room. Elijah Brown, a transfer from Stanford, filled in admirably, completing 28 of 39 passes for 251 yards and scoring three touchdowns.

Williams had a decent outing before his exit, going 6-for-11 for 69 yards and suffering four sacks. Fisch emphasized that a significant change would be needed for any alteration in Williams' status.