Jedd Fisch confirms Washington's starting QB for Friday game against UCLA

Jedd Fisch is sticking with Will Rogers as Washington’s QB1.

Rogers post season-lows in attempts (13), completions (10) and passing yards (59) in UW’s 35-6 loss at Penn State in Week 11. He also threw an interceptions. Rogers has now gone 3 games without a touchdown pass, recording 3 interceptions over that period.

Fisch, though, remains confident in the 5th-year quarterback, a transfer from Mississippi State.

“He’s led us all season long. He’s 5-0 at home. He’s done a fantastic job against USC and Michigan and Northwestern”

“I have total faith we’re going to win on Friday with Will at that position”

Added UW’s offensive problems vs. Penn State weren’t solely on Will https://t.co/kgxrdCQ56d

— Andy Yamashita | 山下伸幸 (@ANYamashita) November 11, 2024

For the season, Rogers is 207-of-290 (71.4% complete) for 2,343 passing yards (8.1 yards per attempt), 13 touchdowns and 5 interceptions.

The Michigan game on Oct. 5, mentioned by Fisch, was Rogers’ last time topping 8 yards per attempt (21-of-31 passing for 271 yards). The USC contest, a 26-21 win on Nov. 2, was Rogers’ only game since Sept. 27 without an interception. Rogers was 25-of-39 for 262 yards with no touchdowns or picks in the game.

Freshman Demond Williams Jr. logged 10 passes in the Penn State game, completing 6 for 60 yards. He is 32-of-45 on the season for 302 yards and 2 touchdowns, with no interceptions.

UCLA at Washington, the Huskies’ home finale, is set for a 6 p.m. PT kickoff on Friday. The game will air on FOX. UW is 5-5 on the season, needing a win over either UCLA or Oregon to secure bowl eligibility.