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Not yet cleared to play Williams (ribs) is fully cleared to practice but isn't yet cleared to play in a game, per Aaron Coe of Emerald City Spectrum.

Impact Williams didn't play during Washington's win over Purdue on Friday, with Elijah Brown instead drawing the start. The gunslinger is reportedly cleared to return to practice, but not yet cleared to return to game action. Washington has a bye in Week 8, luckily for the Huskies, so there's certainly a chance that the QB1 can return by Week 9 at Nebraska on Halloween night.

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Doesn't play Friday Williams (ribs) did not play during Friday's 38-26 win over Purdue.

Impact Williams was noted to possibly be available in a reserve role depending on warmups, but the quarterback was not needed Friday. He did go through pregame warmups, which is a positive indicator that he could return against Nebraska on Oct. 31 following the team's upcoming bye week. Elijah Brown drew the start under center for the first time this season and performed well enough to earn a victory, completing 21 of 27 passes for 302 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions.

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Won't start Friday Williams Jr. (ribs) won't start Friday at Purdue, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Williams Jr. has been nursing a rib injury and won't get the nod Friday, so Elijah Brown, who has been working with the first-team offense all week, will be under center. Williams Jr. could be available as a reserve, but according to Pete Thamel of ESPN.com, that'll depend on how he feels in the pre-game warmups.

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Officially questionable for Week 7 Williams (ribs) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against Purdue.

Impact Williams suffered a rib injury against Iowa last week and was unable to return after leaving in the second quarter. The quarterback's availability is in question for Friday, and a recent report deemed his status as day-to-day. He will aim to recover in the coming days to potentially upgrade his status, but if he can't suit up, Elijah Brown is slated to start under center.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. seems unlikely to return this week for game vs. Purdue

Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. seems unlikely to return this week from a rib injury he suffered during the Huskies’ loss to Iowa

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Day-to-day ahead of Week 7 Williams (undisclosed) is day-to-day heading into Washington's tilt with Purdue on Friday, per Aaron Coe of Emerald City Spectrum.

Impact Williams left Washington's blowout loss to Iowa in the second quarter, finishing with 69 passing yards on 6-of-11 passing. The starting quarterback has yet to miss a game this season, but if he can't go, expect Elijah Brown to draw the start for the Huskies in a must-win game for Washington.

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Kamari Moulton runs for career-best 208 yards and 2 TDs as No. 20 Iowa beats Washington, 41-24

Kamari Moulton ran for a career-high 208 yards on 26 carries and the Iowa defense held Washington to minus-3 yards rushing as the 20th-ranked Hawkeyes rolled to a 41-24 victory

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Unable to return to game Friday Williams (undisclosed) did not return to the field during Friday's 41-24 loss to Iowa.

Impact Williams was taken to the locker room late in the second quarter of Friday's game after suffering an undisclosed injury and did not return. The quarterback finished the night with 69 passing yards while completing 6-of-11 passes, leaving backup Elijah Brown to command the offense under center for the remainder of the contest. Brown is positioned to start under center if the injury keeps Williams out long-term, especially after an efficient performance where he completed 28-of-39 passes for 251 yards and three touchdowns. Further updates regarding the status of Williams and the nature of his injury will be monitored closely.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Taken to locker room Friday Williams (undisclosed) has been taken to the locker room in Washington's contest versus Iowa, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Williams was forced to leave the game due to an undisclosed issue, with backup Elijah Brown taking over at quarterback for the time being. It is unclear whether Williams will return. Prior to exiting, he completed 6-of-11 passes for 69 yards.

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Held up as runner in loss Williams completed 15 of 26 passes for 198 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 25-21 loss versus USC. He also had 13 rushes for 26 yards.

Impact Williams' numbers paled compared to his previous results, as USC contained his ability to gain yardage with his legs and limited him to only 50 percent completion. While Washington's running backs experienced a bit of a renaissance, it didn't help Williams' bottom line. Next week, he'll have to face a more imposing defense at home against Iowa, where he'll hope to bounce back.

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No. 18 USC rallies past Washington 25-21 with Stewart's fumble return TD, more big defensive plays

No. 18 Southern California rallied from a double-digit deficit in the second half for a 25-21 victory over Washington

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Totals three touchdowns in loss Williams completed 18 of 28 passes for 239 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 27-24 defeat against Minnesota. He also had 15 rushes for 15 yards with one...

Impact Like Washington's other games this season, Williams started slow and didn't put on the gas until the second half, after trailing 21-10 at intermission. Losing a dimension of the running game with multiple backs injured didn't help Williams, who rushed 15 times but was neutralized by a revitalized Minnesota defense. Things won't get easier next week against USC, which gave up a lot of yards to Oregon but kept quarterback running to a minimum.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Drake Lindsey throws 3 touchdowns in the first half as Minnesota holds off Washington 27-24

Drake Lindsey tossed three touchdowns in the first half to three different receivers and Minnesota defeated Washington 27-24

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Demond Williams Jr. finds Baron Naone for SPECTACULAR 15-yard TD, shrinking Washington's deficit against Minnesota

Demond Williams Jr. finds Baron Naone for SPECTACULAR 15-yard TD, shrinking Washington's deficit against Minnesota

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Demond Williams Jr. finds Dezmen Roebuck for 16-yard TD, cutting Washington's deficit against Minnesota

Demond Williams Jr. finds Dezmen Roebuck for 16-yard TD, cutting Washington's deficit against Minnesota

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How Demond Williams Has Fared Entering Big Ten Play Handing the football to five different running backs and watching seven wide receivers fill out the three starting roles, Demond Williams Jr...

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