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Huskies Down 5 Running Backs for Purdue Game
UW running backs injury crisis deepens ahead of Purdue clash.
In brief
UW running backs injury crisis deepens ahead of Purdue clash. Washington's running back corps drops five players for Purdue game after injury outbreak. Originally reported by Washington Huskies On SI.
Running backs injury crisis
University of Washington running backs unavailable for game duty reached a season-high five.
Defensive tackle Kai McClendon out
Defensive tackle Kai McClendon will miss his first UW game after playing in the first six.
Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. questionable
Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. remains questionable with serious rib injury.
Husky players upgraded to probable
Starting edge rusher Jacob Lane and others upgraded to probable.
Only three running backs healthy
Just three running backs able to play against Purdue: Brian Bonner Jr., Trey Cooley and D'Aryhian Clemons.
Injury outbreak after Iowa loss
Huskies suffered rash of injuries after 41-24 loss to Iowa.
Linebacker Xe'ree Alexander out
Linebacker Xe'ree Alexander out with high-ankle sprain.
Huskies rushing attack struggles
Huskies average just 90.3 yards per game with -3 yards against Iowa.
Offensive line recovery hope
Coach Jedd Fisch has all four returning offensive-line starters healthy.
The essence
Washington's running back corps drops five players for Purdue game after injury outbreak.
