The Fighting Illini travel to Washington following a loss to No. 1 Ohio State, while the Huskies look to rebound after struggling offensively against Michigan. Here's how to watch for free.

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

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

SEATTLE — After losing to the Washington Huskies on the road, the Illini fall to 5-3 on the season, a record that will likely put them out of reach of making the College Football Playoff.

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.

Denzel Boston threw and caught a touchdown pass, and finished with career highs of 10 catches and 153 receiving yards to lead Washington to a 42-25 victory over No. 23 Illinois on Saturday.

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