The Huskies just absolutely lit up Eastern Washington, dropping 48 points in a 48-16 win on Saturday night. And while you might expect a big performance against FCS competition, what Demond Williams Jr. did was a whole other level. This dude had himself a straight-up career night, showing everyone why he’s the real deal and why Jedd Fisch’s offense is about to get *very* interesting.
Williams Jr. Went Nuclear in the First Half
Talk about a statement game for Williams Jr.! The second-year starter was slinging it, throwing for 373 yards and four touchdowns, plus another 33 yards on the ground. But here’s the kicker: all four of those touchdown passes came in the first half! That’s just insane. It’s the first time a Husky quarterback has tossed four scores in a single half since Michael Penix Jr. did it against Michigan State back in 2023. This performance also tied his career high in passing touchdowns, which he first set in December during the LA Bowl against Boise State. We’ve been waiting for Williams Jr. to really find his rhythm after only one passing touchdown against Washington State in Week One, and man, did he deliver. He looked way more comfortable in the pocket, and you can feel the confidence building in this offense.
Fresh Faces and Veteran Fire Power Are Emerging
Williams Jr. wasn’t doing it all alone, either. The receiving corps totally stepped up, and it was a night of firsts for a bunch of these guys. Sophomore Dezmen Roebuck absolutely shredded the Eagles secondary, snagging nine receptions for 121 yards, both career highs. Fellow second-year receiver Chris Lawson got the scoring started on the Huskies’ very first possession, hauling in his first career touchdown. And let’s not forget veteran Rashid Williams, who grabbed six receptions for 86 yards and two touchdowns, all before halftime! Freshmen Trez Davis and Jordan Clay also got in on the action, each scoring their first career touchdowns. Clay made a seriously impressive back-shoulder snag, and Davis got his on a late-game fly sweep. Even sophomore tight end Baron Naone got in on the fun with two catches for a staggering 103 yards, including a 75-yard play that *almost* went the distance before he was ruled down at the one-yard line after review. Coach Fisch even shared what Naone said to him after: “First thing he said back to me was, ‘I gotta get with (strength & conditioning coach Tyler Owens)’. He goes, ‘I gotta get faster. I gotta get in the end zone.’” That’s the kind of hunger we love to see!
This offense is clearly finding its stride, and with Week Four marking the transition into Big Ten play, Williams Jr. is gonna need to keep leaning on these pass catchers, new or veteran. Luckily, they’ve put enough on tape now to give him all the confidence he needs in the pocket. Get ready, Dawg fans, because our boys are heading into their biggest test yet against a Minnesota secondary that only gives up an average of 143 passing yards per game. This is where we see what this team is truly made of.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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