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No. 23 Illinois travels to Washington for a Big Ten showdown. Can the Illini get back on track? Here are our predictions.
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.
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Loss to Washington pushes Illinois out of CFP conversation
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Expert recap and game analysis of the Washington Huskies vs. Illinois Fighting Illini NCAAF game from October 25, 2025 on ESPN.
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