Demond Williams Jr. Named Starting QB for Huskies in Year 3

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Demon Williams to Start as Quarterback for the Huskies

Demon Williams has been confirmed as the starting quarterback for the Huskies this upcoming season. Entering his third year, Williams has been with the team since his freshman year after initially committing to UFA. He has gained significant experience over the past seasons, starting in the last few games of his freshman year and every game in the previous season. Notably, he led the Big 10 in total yardage as quarterback last year and is poised for his 16th or 17th start on the opening day of the new season.

Assessing the Huskies' Skilled Positions

The Huskies are facing significant losses in Denzel Boston and Jonah Coleman, both key players potentially heading into the NFL draft. Despite these losses, the team looks strong in the wide receiver department. They return with freshman All-American Des Roebuck and a mix of new and returning players, including a starting outside receiver recovering from a broken collarbone last season. The coach also highlighted the potential in the running back group, with new players added from the transfer portal and existing young players expected to step up.