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

CFB - Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Washington Huskies - 10/25/2025 College Football Washington Huskies Demond Williams Jr.

Week 9 of Illinois high school football in the Peoria area is a wrap. Here are a recap and highlights from IHSA football on Friday night.

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?

As Illinois football faces Washington, ESPN's Nick Saban supports Illini as CFP contender

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.

It was one of the worst injuries ever -- considering the national spotlight, the momentum shift and the ominous sight of a player being taken away by hand on a