Elijah Brown likely to start for Washington against Purdue on Friday

Elijah Brown is expected to make his first start for Washington against Purdue on October 15. Following a disappointing game against Iowa, where Washington's defense struggled, coaches are looking for improvement against Purdue's offense. While several players are listed as questionable for the game, Xe’ree Alexander is expected to miss significant time due to a high-ankle sprain. Ryan Walters noted the need for focus in practice to address earlier mistakes. Washington has been listed among underperforming programs this season, raising expectations for a bounce-back performance in the Big Ten conference.

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