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Demond Williams Jr. Enters Transfer Portal as Washington Weighs Legal Action

The dispute could test how NIL contracts are enforced within the Big Ten during the compressed January portal window.

Dec 13, 2025; Inglewood, CA, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. (2) sets to pass in the first half of the LA Bowl against the Boise State Broncos at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 13: Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. #2 of the Washington Huskies holds up the offensive MVP belt after the LA Bowl Game against the Boise State Broncos at Sofi Stadium on December 13, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 29: Demond Williams Jr. #2 of the Washington Huskies celebrates a touchdown against the Oregon Ducks during the second half at Husky Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 22: Demond Williams Jr. #2 of the Washington Huskies stiff arms Robert Stafford III #3 of the UCLA Bruins during the second quarter at Rose Bowl Stadium on November 22, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The Washington quarterback announced his portal entry with a do-not-contact designation, according to ESPN.
  • His decision comes only days after he signed a deal to return that multiple reports described as near the top of the market.
  • Washington has signaled it is prepared to pursue legal avenues to enforce the signed agreement, per ESPN and On3.
  • Conference officials are monitoring the situation after last year’s Wisconsin–Xavier Lucas contract dispute drew Big Ten involvement.
  • CBS Sports reports LSU is a team to watch as he explores options; the portal window closes Jan. 16, and he has two years of eligibility after a 3,065-yard, 25-TD season and LA Bowl MVP performance.