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Demond Williams Jr. becomes third 1,000-yard rusher at Washington QB

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 2:00 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Demond Williams Jr. becomes third 1,000-yard rusher at Washington QB

Summary

Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. reached 1,000 career rushing yards during a game against Utah State on September 12, 2026. His 36-yard run at the end of the third quarter brought his total to 1,010 yards, making him the third QB in program history to achieve this milestone. Williams follows in the footsteps of former Huskies, Jake Locker and Marques Tuiasosopo. He attained this mark after rushing for 56 yards in the game, demonstrating his dual-threat ability. The Huskies won the game 16-14, and Williams aims to build on this achievement in upcoming matches, starting with Eastern Washington.

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By the Numbers

•Williams becomes third quarterback in UW history to rush for 1,000 yards.
•He rushed for 56 yards against Utah State to reach the milestone.
•Williams plans to surpass past quarterbacks' rushing records.
•The Huskies won the game 16-14 against Utah State.
•Williams aims to improve rushing stats in upcoming games.

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2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Washington Football Star Becomes Program's 3rd 1,000-Yard Rusher at QB

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Washington Huskies star quarterback Demond Williams Jr. joined two other former passers in becoming the third 1,000-yard runner in school history.
— Yahoo Sports

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