The Illini (5-2) and Huskies (5-2) have identical records and similar firepower, so who does our Illinois on SI staff give the edge to Saturday?

No. 23 Illinois travels to Washington for a Big Ten showdown. Can the Illini get back on track? Here are our predictions.

Illinois vs Washington preview, prediction, and betting lines. Both the Illini and Huskies are just on the second tier of Big Ten teams, with the winner staying alive for a possible CFP spot.

Preview the Week 9 NCAA football matchup between the Washington Huskies and Illinois Fighting Illini with a prediction, pick, odds and more.

Illinois, ranked No. 23 in USLBM Coaches Poll, heads on the road to play Washington on Saturday in a Week 9 college football game. The game will air on Big Ten Network. You can stream on Fubo ( free trial available ). The Fighting Illini and Huskies kick off at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington.

UW and Illinois feel in a way like reflections of each other entering Saturday's showdown. Here's what to watch in the game.

The Washington Huskies (5-2) and the No. 23 Illinois Fighting Illini (5-2) square off on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium in a clash of Big Ten foes. Read on to find our prediction for this matchup.

Washington was defeated by Michigan 24-7 on Saturday, Oct. 18. Williams led Washington with 209 yards on 20-of-32 passing (62.5%) for no touchdowns and three interceptions. Coleman had 50 rushing yards on 16 carries and one touchdown, adding three receptions for 41 yards. Boston had four receptions for 71 yards.