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Elijah Brown to start at quarterback for Washington against Purdue

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 8:10 PM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Elijah Brown to start at quarterback for Washington against Purdue

Summary

Elijah Brown will take over as the starting quarterback for Washington in their upcoming game against Purdue. This change comes after the previous starter, Williams, sustained a rib injury during last week's matchup against Iowa. Brown's promotion to the starting role marks a pivotal moment for the team as they prepare to face Purdue. The team's strategy may shift in response to the change in leadership at quarterback.

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Status Watch

•Brown starts at quarterback due to Williams' rib injury.
•The injury occurred during last week's game against Iowa.
•Washington faces Purdue in their next game.

Latest Updates

8:21 PMESPN NCAAF — Sources: QB Brown to start for Washington with Williams injured
8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Washington to start Elijah Brown at quarterback vs. Purdue

What they're saying

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Elijah Brown will start at quarterback for Washington against Purdue after suffered a rib injury last week against Iowa, sources told ESPN.
— ESPN NCAAF