Will Rogers to Stay at Washington Despite Coaching Change
Former Mississippi State QB Opts to Remain with Huskies, Citing Faith in New Coach Jedd Fisch and NFL Aspirations
- Will Rogers, the former Mississippi State quarterback, has decided to withdraw from the NCAA transfer portal and will remain at Washington to play for the Huskies in 2024.
- Rogers' decision to stay at Washington comes after the departure of former head coach Kalen DeBoer to Alabama, which led to a number of players transferring away from the program.
- Rogers cited his faith in new head coach Jedd Fisch and the team's strong performance last season as reasons for his decision to stay.
- Rogers, who is the SEC's No. 2 all-time leading passer, plans to use his year at Washington as a transition to the NFL.
- With Rogers' decision to stay, Washington now has an experienced starting quarterback for the 2024 season.