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Washington's Demond Williams doubtful against Purdue due to rib injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 10:07 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Washington's Demond Williams doubtful against Purdue due to rib injury

Summary

Washington quarterback Demond Williams is listed as doubtful for the upcoming game against Purdue due to a rib injury sustained in a 41-24 loss to Iowa. The team has lost three consecutive games after starting the season with three wins. Head coach Jedd Fisch expressed doubts about Williams' availability for the game scheduled for Friday night. In his absence, Elijah Brown is expected to start, having thrown for 251 yards and three touchdowns in relief against Iowa. Washington, 0-3 in Big Ten play, faces a critical match against the Boilermakers, who have a 3-3 overall record and a 2-1 conference record.

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•Demond Williams is doubtful for the Purdue game due to a rib injury.
•Washington has lost three straight games after a 3-0 start.
•Elijah Brown completed 28 of 39 passes for 251 yards in relief against Iowa.
•Washington is 0-3 in Big Ten play, tied for last in the conference.
•The game against Purdue is set for Friday night.

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10:07 PMYahoo Sports — Washington quarterback Demond Williams deemed ‘doubtful’ for Purdue clash with rib injury

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Washington football has now lost three straight games. After coming into the season with high hopes, they won their first three games of the year. They then opened Big Ten play and have not gotten a win. Last time out, it was a 41-24 loss to Iowa, and in the game, Washington starting quarterback Demond Williams went down with an injury . Now, […] The post Washington quarterback Demond Williams deemed ‘doubtful’ for Purdue clash with rib injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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