Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium, Seattle, WA
Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET
Broadcast: BTN
Weather Forecast: 58°F, partly cloudy, winds 6–9 mph, no precipitation expected.
Team Recent Form
Illinois Fighting Illini:
Last game: 34-16 loss vs. Ohio State
Offense: 34.0 PPG, 383.1 YPG (264 pass, 119 rush)
Defense: 25.4 PPG allowed, 371.3 YPG allowed (96th vs. pass, 50th vs. run)
Strength: QB Luke Altmyer’s efficiency (72.4% completion, 13 TD, 1 INT).
Washington Huskies:
Last game: 24-7 loss vs. Michigan
Offense: 34.6 PPG, 437.1 YPG (270 pass, 168 rush)
Defense: 20.3 PPG allowed, 332.6 YPG allowed (19th vs. run, 92nd vs. pass)
Strength: QB Demond Williams Jr.’s dual-threat playmaking.
Injury Report
Illinois: No major injuries reported; RB Aidan Laughery (probable).
Washington: No significant absences; RB Jonah Coleman (ankle tweak, probable).
Key Player Matchups
QB Luke Altmyer (ILL): 1,821 yards, 13 TD, 1 INT, 72.4% completion.
RB Kaden Feagin (ILL): 338 yards, 5 TD.
WR Hank Beatty (ILL): 617 yards, 2 TD – top target.
QB Demond Williams Jr. (UW): 1,837 yards, 10 TD, 4 INT, 72.1% completion; 363 rushing yards, 4 TD.
RB Jonah Coleman (UW): 568 yards, 12 TD.
WR Denzel Boston (UW): 515 yards, 6 TD.
Series History
All-time: First-ever Big Ten meeting between Illinois and Washington.
Note: Washington joined the Big Ten in 2024.
Betting Trends
Illinois: 5-2 ATS this season; 1-2 ATS as underdog of 3.5+. Four of seven games OVER.
Washington: 2-5 ATS; 2-2 ATS as favorite of 3.5+. Two of seven games OVER.
Head-to-Head: First meeting in modern era.
Game Odds
Illinois Fighting Illini 54.5
Washington Huskies – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 24, 2025
