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Demond Williams Jr. Likely to Be Washington's Starting Quarterback vs. Penn State
Jedd Fisch said the sophomore quarterback will return if healthy, while Washington delays a final call until later in the week for competitive reasons.
- Washington head coach Jedd Fisch announced on Monday that junior quarterback Demond Williams Jr. will start against Penn State this Saturday, provided he remains healthy throughout the week.
- Williams suffered a fractured rib against Iowa on October 9, 2026, remaining sidelined until replacing Elijah Brown during the fourth quarter of Saturday's 17-10 win at Nebraska.
- During that relief appearance, Williams finished 7 for 13 passing for 99 yards and a touchdown, while adding 28 yards rushing on four carries to help secure the victory.
- Fisch added that a final decision regarding the starting quarterback will not be made until later in the week to maintain a competitive advantage.
- The Huskies look to build on the momentum from the fourth quarter as they prepare to host Penn State at Husky Stadium this Saturday.
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Fresh off rally at Nebraska, Washington likely to start QB Williams vs. PSU
Quarterback Demond Williams Jr., who led Washington to a comeback victory over Nebraska on Saturday, is likely to start for the Huskies against Penn State on Saturday, coach Jedd Fisch told reporters on Monday.
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Demond Williams Jr. likely to be Washington's starting quarterback vs. Penn State
Demond Williams Jr.’s time away from being Washington’s starting quarterback did not last long
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