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Michael Penix Jr. honors Indiana quarterback Dexter Williams on towel

Michael Penix Jr. left Indiana after last season, but he still cares about the Hoosiers.

Penix had a towel on him Saturday night in Washington's game against Washington State that read "4 Dex #5".

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., left, hands the ball to running back Wayne Taulapapa during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Pullman, Wash.
Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., left, hands the ball to running back Wayne Taulapapa during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Pullman, Wash.

Earlier that day in the Old Oaken Bucket game, IU quarterback Dexter Williams II went down with a right knee injury. He was carted off the field and taken to a local hospital.

Penix, who suffered numerous injuries over four years at IU, has passed for 4,354 yards and 29 touchdowns for the Huskies (10-2) this season.

This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Michael Penix Jr. honors Indiana quarterback Dexter Williams on towel