At the time, coach Jedd Fisch said he was hopeful Washington fans would forgive Williams. When Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. announced he was leaving the Huskies in January, only to change his mind two days later, it marked a tumultuous time for both him and the program. At the time, coach Jedd Fisch said he was hopeful Washington fans would forgive Williams. Like his teammates, what Williams wants most is for Washington to improve upon its 9-4 season, and leave behind what could have been a much more awkward transfer portal predicament. "It’s super easy for me to stay here and feel comfortable with the coaching staff and everybody on the team," Williams said, "as well as leading by example and letting people know my actions speak louder than my words.