Illinois vs. Washington Picks and Prediction for Saturday, October 25, 2025
On Saturday, the Illinois Fighting Illini (5-2) face off against the Washington Huskies (5-2) at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. The game will be aired on BTN. Win or lose comes down to preparation—see today’s college football predictions from the experts.
Game Information for Illinois vs Washington
- October 25, 2025
- 3:30pm EST
- Husky Stadium
- BTN
- 52° cloudy at start time
Washington Form & Recent Results
Washington enters this game hoping to bounce back from a recent loss, having dropped their last contest but still managing to win three of their past five games. In their most recent game, a tough 24-7 defeat against Michigan, quarterback Desmond Williams Jr. completed 20 of 32 passes but struggled with turnovers, tossing three interceptions. So far this season, Williams has accumulated 1,837 passing yards, showing he can move the ball through the air. On the ground, the Huskies rely on running back Jonah Coleman, who leads the team with 568 rushing yards, while Williams himself has been a threat in the running game, adding 363 rushing yards. At receiver, Denzel Boston stands out as the top target, collecting 515 yards so far. Over their last five games, Washington has averaged 26.8 points, and they’ll be aiming to claim their third conference win as they take the field again. Overall, the Huskies have put up an average of 28.7 points per game, demonstrating a fairly consistent offense despite recent setbacks.
Illinois Form & Recent Results
Illinois heads into this matchup hoping to bounce back after a tough loss, having been defeated by Ohio State 34-16 in their most recent game. Despite the setback, the Fighting Illini have been playing well overall, with three victories in their last five games. During the loss to Ohio State, quarterback Luke Altmyer put up solid numbers, completing 30 of 44 passes for 262 yards, adding a touchdown but also throwing an interception. Throughout this season, Altmyer has been a steady presence under center, racking up 1,821 passing yards so far. On the ground, Illinois has relied on running backs Kaden Feagin and Ca’Lil Valentine. Feagin leads the backfield with 338 rushing yards, with Valentine close behind at 329 yards. In the passing game, wide receiver Hank Beatty has emerged as a favorite target, leading the team with 617 receiving yards. Offensively, Illinois has shown they can put points on the board, averaging 28.2 points per game over their last five games. Overall this season, they’re scoring an average of 31 points per game. As they prepare to hit the road for this important conference clash, the Fighting Illini will be looking to get back in the win column and continue their strong offensive production.
Key Players for Illinois and Washington
- Illinois QB Luke Altmyer: 139/192, 13 TD, 1 INT
- Washington QB Desmond Williams Jr.: 137/190, 10 TD, 4 INT
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- WASH -5.5; O/U 56.5
Illinois vs Washington Picks and Prediction
Illinois and Washington have each started their conference schedules with two wins and two losses, making this upcoming matchup in Seattle an important matchup. Illinois is coming off a tough defeat against top-ranked Ohio State two weeks ago. After taking a bye week to regroup and recover, the team is looking to bounce back and pick up a crucial road victory. Final Score Prediction, Washington Huskies win and cover the spread, 33-26.
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