India, Oct. 17 -- Washington Huskies quarterback Elijah Brown delivered one of the most unusual performances of the college football weekend on Friday night.

Making his first start in place of injured Demond Williams Jr., Brown threw for 302 yards and three touchdowns - but also three interceptions.

Washington still defeated Purdue 38-26 at Ross-Ade Stadium, ending a three-game losing streak and securing its first Big Ten win of the season.

The result raises a bigger question than the final score: did Washington discover a capable replacement at quarterback, or did it survive a performance that could prove costly against stronger opponents?

Washington QB Elijah Brown in back up duty for Demond Williams 21/27 passing 302 passing yards ...