E.J. Williams Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - Indiana Hoosiers

No. 1 Indiana adds to CFP dominance with 56-22 Peach Bowl win over No. 5 Oregon, Miami up next

Undefeated Indiana’s already impressive march through the College Football Playoff gained momentum as its dominant defense created three first-half touchdowns with turnovers, Ferna...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ready to roll for Big Ten title game Williams (lower body) will be available for the Big Ten Championship Game versus Ohio State on Saturday, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Williams sat out the regular-season finale after leaving early against Wisconsin in Week 12, but it appears the additional week off has given him enough ime to make his return to action Saturday. the senior enters the Big Ten title game with 33 atches for 404 yard and five touchdowns under his belt and should see plenty of run against the Buckeyes as well.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Friday Williams (lower body) is out for Friday's game against Purdue.

Impact Williams won't suit up for the regular-season finale, but he might have a shot at returning in the postseason. Williams has 33 catches for 404 yards and five scores across 11 games this season, his first year with the Hoosiers.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limps off late Williams limped off the field in the closing minutes of Saturday's 31-7 win over Wisconsin, per the Big Ten Network broadcast.

Impact Williams didn't return after limping off, ending the game with five receptions for 52 yards. With Indiana having a bye in Week 13, Williams' next chance to play will come Nov. 28 against Purdue.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver in blowout Williams accrued five receptions (on seven targets) for 109 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 56-6 win versus UCLA.

Impact Williams had a huge day against UCLA, leading the team in receptions and yards on the day to go along with a pair of touchdowns. The 6-foot-3 receiver showed his versatility and nose for the end zone, connecting with quarterback Fernando Mendoza on scoring strikes of two and 62 yards in the second and third quarters, respectively. While Williams has served as the WR3 throughout the season for the Hoosiers behind Elijah Sarratt and Omar Cooper, he has increased his involvement in the Indiana passing attack recently, catching 10 passes for 168 yards and three touchdowns across the team's last two games. He will hope to continue his positive momentum when the Hoosiers travel to face Maryland on Saturday.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aiden Fisher's early interception, Mendoza brothers' TD runs help No. 2 Indiana roll past UCLA 56-6

Aiden Fisher intercepted the first pass of the game and returned it 25 yards for a touchdown and the Mendoza brothers each ran for scores as No. 2 Indiana routed UCLA 56-6

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Finds end zone in blowout win Williams accrued five receptions (on six targets) for 59 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-13 win over Michigan State.

Impact Williams put together a nice day against the Spartans, tying his season-high with five receptions for 59 yards and a touchdown. The 6-foot-3 receiver found the end zone on a 13-yard scoring strike from quarterback Fernando Mendoza in the first quarter, getting the Hoosiers on the board for the day. Williams hasn't seen a ton of volume on the season, catching 19 passes for 212 yards and three touchdowns through seven games. He will hope to build off his performance when the Hoosiers host UCLA on Saturday.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mendoza throws four TD passes and No. 3 Indiana overwhelms Michigan State 38-13

Fernando Mendoza completed 24 of 28 passes for 332 yards and four touchdowns and No. 3 Indiana celebrated its highest ranking in program history with a 38-13 rout of Michigan State

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores in rout Williams caught 3 of 4 targets for 27 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 56-9 win against Kennesaw State.

Impact Williams found the end zone from eight yards out in the fourth quarter, connecting with quarterback Fernando Mendoza to extend Indiana's already insurmountable lead. The 6-foot-3 receiver was held quiet outside of the score, however, totaling just 27 yards on three receptions against the Owls. A matchup against Indiana State awaits on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in rout Williams caught 3 of 4 targets for 27 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 56-9 win against Kennesaw State.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mendoza's 4 TD passes power No. 23 Indiana to a 56-9 rout of Kennesaw State

Fernando Mendoza threw for four touchdowns to lead No. 23 Indiana to a 56-9 rout of Kennesaw State

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

6 Observations from Indiana's 27-14 Win Over Old Dominion From quarterback Fernando Mendoza's debut to strong showings from the running backs and E.J. Williams Jr., here's six takeaways from Indiana...

AUGUST 31, 2025 • SI.COM

Four-Star OL Visits Clemson for First Time – The Clemson Insider One of the many 2027 prospects to visit Clemson on Saturday was Jatori Williams. The four-star offensive lineman (Phenix City, Central AL) h...

MARCH 31, 2025 • THECLEMSONINSIDER.COM

Wide Receiver Exit And Return: E.J. Williams Jr. Is Back, Donaven McCulley to Michigan Two Indiana players who put themselves in the transfer portal mid-season have chosen their destinations.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • SI.COM

Withdraws from portal Williams will withdraw from the transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Williams announced his intention to enter the portal mid-season, but he's apparently been convinced to return to Bloomington. The wideout played in three games this fall, so he can write 2024 off as a redshirt season. He'll look to be more involved in the Hoosiers' passing attack in year two of the Curt Cignetti era.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Williams entered the transfer portal Wednesday, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.

Impact Williams not being part of Indiana's football team indicated he would enter the transfer portal soon. The wide receiver wants to enroll elsewhere for his senior year of collegiate eligibility.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No longer a Hoosier Williams is no longer part of Indiana's football team, Michael Niziolek of The Bloomington Herald-Times reports.

Impact Williams is no longer with the Hoosiers' football program, and it's unclear at this juncture exactly why. The wideout had logged two catches for 49 yards this season.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available to face UCLA Williams (hamstring) is not on the injury report and should be available for Saturday's game against UCLA.

Impact Williams will add another option to the Hoosiers' pass-catching corps, but he's not expected to be much of an asset in the passing game. This will be the first game of Williams this season.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing another outing Williams (hamstring) is out for Indiana's Week 2 matchup against Western Illinois.

Impact Williams will fail to suit up for another game after also missing the Hoosiers' season opener win against FIU. The senior pass catcher's next chance to see the field will be next Saturday against the Bruins.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 1 Williams (hamstring) is out for Indiana's opener against Florida International.

Impact Williams pulled one of his hamstrings on the eve of fall camp and has been limited ever since. It appears that injury will carry over into the regular season, as the receiver will miss the opener against Florida International. Last season, he posted 23 catches for 281 yards.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pulls hamstring before fall camp Williams pulled one of his hamstrings before Indiana's fall camp, Michael Niziolek of The Hearld-Times reports.

Impact The pulled hamstring has resulted in Indiana's football program waiting to get Williams available again. Currently, the 2024 Hoosiers are expected to begin their regular season by hosting Florida International on Aug. 31. Williams has more than three weeks to recover.

AUGUST 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 11 targets again Week 13 Williams gathered in six of 11 targets for 97 yards during Saturday's 35-31 defeat against Purdue.

Impact Williams tallied a team-high 11 targets for the second week in a row. Williams finishes his 2023 senior season with just 23 catches (on 44 targets) for 276 yards. While he did not score a touchdown throughout the year, the Clemson transfer did come on late over the last four games of the season, recording 20 receptions (on 36 targets) for 242 yards. This timespan corresponds with Indiana's change at quarterback and offensive coordinator over the back half of the season. Williams should have at least one remaining season of collegiate eligibility.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays after being questionable Williams caught one pass for five yards in Saturday's 33-24 loss to Penn State.

Impact Williams was questionable heading into Saturday's game with an undisclosed injury and ended up playing. He did not do much though, as he hauled in just one catch for five yards.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suited for warmups Williams (undisclosed) is dressed and warming up for Saturday's game against Penn State, Mason Williams of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Williams was deemed questionable for the contest, but he could be available Saturday given that he's in uniform. Williams has just two catches for 29 yards on the season.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to suit up Williams (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Penn State.

Impact It's unclear what is ailing Williams, but he hasn't factored much into the passing attack this season anyways with just two catches for 29 yards.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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No. 1 Indiana adds to CFP dominance with 56-22 Peach Bowl win over No. 5 Oregon, Miami up next

Aiden Fisher's early interception, Mendoza brothers' TD runs help No. 2 Indiana roll past UCLA 56-6

Mendoza throws four TD passes and No. 3 Indiana overwhelms Michigan State 38-13

Mendoza's 4 TD passes power No. 23 Indiana to a 56-9 rout of Kennesaw State