Demond Williams Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - Washington Huskies

A champion will be crowned but college football chaos will linger beyond Indiana-Miami title game

Eligibility lawsuits, the out-of-control transfer portal, bickering over congressional legislation and the decades-old dilemma over coaches and their salaries were the steady drumb...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Washington coach Jedd Fisch downplays fallout over QB Demond Williams Jr.'s return to Huskies

Washington coach Jedd Fisch defended Demond Williams Jr. on Wednesday and downplayed concerns about any fallout from the quarterback’s decision to return to the school

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Joel Klatt: Three Ways to Fix the Transfer Portal to Avoid CFB's 'Doom' Scenario

Joel Klatt is alarmed by some of the recent developments in the transfer portal. So, he'd like to see three things change to ensure that the...

6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Joel Klatt: Three Ways to Fix the Transfer Portal to Avoid CFB's 'Doom' Scenario

Demond Williams saga comes to a close as he returns to Washington, blueprint to championships in CFB

6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Why Demond Williams staying at Washington avoided a multi-million dollar nightmare | Sporting News The Huskies retain their QB after a short legal struggle.

JANUARY 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Deadspin | QB Demond Williams Jr. staying at Washington after portal stir Deadspin | QB Demond Williams Jr. staying at Washington after portal stir

JANUARY 9 • DEADSPIN.COM

The transfer portal era and pursuit of NIL money are messy. Are there solutions?

College football is facing chaos with players frequently transferring and legal battles over NIL deals

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Washington QB Demond Williams Jr. announces he will return to Huskies, won't enter transfer portal

Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. will return to the Huskies for the 2026 season rather than enter the transfer portal

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Demond Williams transfer portal saga ends at Washington Huskies QB said Tuesday he was entering portal

JANUARY 9 • AL.COM

Demond Williams to stay at Washington after transfer portal dalliance Washington football quarterback Demond Williams announced on Thursday that he will not transfer and will instead stay with the Huskies.

JANUARY 9 • USATODAY.COM

College football star Demond Williams makes crucial Washington decision The college football world has been rocked by NIL and transfer portal drama, and the latest Demond Williams news has added more confusion to...

JANUARY 9 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Washington QB Demond Williams Jr. Reverses Course, Returns to Huskies

After a hectic 48 hours, quarterback Demond Williams Jr. is staying put at Washington.

JANUARY 9 • FOX SPORTS

Washington QB Demond Williams Jr. Reverses Course, Returns to Huskies

Report: Washington Huskies QB Demond Williams Considering Return Amid LSU Buzz Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. remains in headlines after revealing intentions of entering the NCAA Transfer Portal on T...

JANUARY 9 • SI.COM

Demond Williams loses agent as NIL contract fight with Washington escalates | Sporting News The Huskies QB takes another loss.

JANUARY 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Demond Williams's Agent Drops Washington QB Amid Transfer Portal Controversy Doug Hendrickson will no longer represent Demond Williams Jr. due to “philosophical differences.”

JANUARY 8 • SI.COM

Deadspin | Report: Washington mulls legal action vs. QB Demond Williams Jr. Deadspin | Report: Washington mulls legal action vs. QB Demond Williams Jr.

JANUARY 8 • DEADSPIN.COM

The transfer portal era and pursuit of NIL money is messy. Are there solutions?

College football is facing chaos with players transferring and legal battles over NIL deals

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Returning to Washington Williams announced his intent to return to Washington after spending two days in the transfer portal, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Williams has had quite the eventful week, but it finally appears to have come to a conclusion. Last Friday he signed a new deal to return to Washington for the 2026 season, but then announced he was entering the transfer portal on Tuesday. After making national headlines due to that controversial reversal and Washington making it clear the school intended to hold Williams to his contract, Williams will leave the portal and return to the Huskies. Williams is coming off a very productive season where he threw for 3,065 yards and 25 touchdowns and ran for 611 yards and six touchdowns.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Everything You Need to Know About the Washington QB Transfer Portal Controversy

Here's everything to know about the controversial transfer portal situation unfolding between QB Demond Williams Jr. and Washington.

JANUARY 8 • FOX SPORTS

Everything You Need to Know About the Washington QB Transfer Portal Controversy

Washington football star Demond Williams' transfer decision surrounded by controversy Big allegations surface after the Washington Huskies closed the season 9-4, capped by a 38-10 LA Bowl win over Boise State on Dec. 13. The t...

JANUARY 7 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Demond Williams transfer portal controversy, explained: Why Washington is blocking QB from leaving recent contract | Sporting News The Huskies' starting QB appears to be in a unique situation after attempting to enter the transfer portal.

JANUARY 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Deadspin | QB Demond Williams Jr. to transfer despite Washington contract Deadspin | QB Demond Williams Jr. to transfer despite Washington contract

JANUARY 7 • DEADSPIN.COM

Decides to leave Washington Williams has decided to enter the transfer portal, Justin Spears of the Arizona Daily Star reports.

Impact Williams had agreed to a deal to return to Washington for the 2026 season, but the quarterback seems to have changed his mind and will now enter the portal. He should command interest from several top programs across the nation after a 2025 campaign in which he posted a 25:8 TD:INT while completing 69.5 percent of his passes for 3,065 yards.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Running it back with Huskies Williams has agreed to a new deal to return to Washington for the 2026 season, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Williams will make his return to the Huskies after a successful 2025 season as the team's starting quarterback. In 13 games this past campaign, the second-year quarterback completed 69.5 percent of passes for 3,065 yards with 25 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He also logged 143 rushes for 611 yards and six scores on the ground. Williams was a stud at the QB position this year, and he'll have a lot of eyes on him to replicate what ended up being a dominant sophomore season.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Records four touchdowns Williams completed 15 of 24 passes for 215 yards and four touchdowns during Saturday's 38-10 win over Boise State. He also had 12 rushes for 16 yards.

Impact For only the third time this season, Williams logged four passing touchdowns, helping Washington's team finish its 2025 season strong. Relatively inconsistent throughout November, he capped off the campaign with 25 TDs via his arm. In total, Williams completed 69.5 percent of 354 passes for 3,065 yards and a 25-8 TD-INT ratio. He also logged 143 rushing attempts for 611 yards and six touchdowns, totaling 31 this season. Williams was one of college football's best quarterbacks this season, which would make him a top option for 2026.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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