Demond Williams Jr. Shakes Up College Football By Entering Transfer Portal After Signing Deal With Washington

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the implications of Demond Williams Jr.’s transfer, whether Washington should pursue legal action and how his departure reshapes the Huskies’ future at quarterback.

Demond Williams Jr. is a dynamic dual-threat quarterback who emerged as one of Washington’s most important players before announcing his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal. In early January 2026, Williams stunned the college football world by announcing he would enter the transfer portal just days after signing a deal to return to Washington for the upcoming season. His portal entry reportedly included a “do not contact” tag, often signaling that a player already has a preferred destination. The move has created an unusual and potentially precedent-setting situation, as Washington is considering legal options tied to the contract he signed, highlighting the growing tension between NIL agreements and player mobility. What does the Sports Shop crew think? Should Washington sue Desmond Williams Jr.?