Purdue unsure on which Washington QB to face amid injury concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 12:24 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Purdue prepares for its upcoming matchup against Washington on Friday evening. Starting QB Demond Williams Jr. is dealing with a rib injury, and his status for the game is uncertain. If Williams is unable to play, Elijah Brown is slated to make the start. Purdue fans are considering which quarterback they would prefer to face given the program's history of facing backup quarterbacks. Results from a fan survey on this topic are expected on Friday.
- •Demond Williams Jr. has a rib injury; his game status is unclear.
- •Elijah Brown would start if Williams cannot play.
- •Purdue faces Washington on Friday night.
- •Survey results on preferred QB matchup will be released Friday.
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