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?

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

Illinois vs Washington preview, prediction, and betting lines. Both the Illini and Huskies are just on the second tier of Big Ten teams, with the winner staying alive for a possible CFP spot.

FOX's Joel Klatt gave his prediction for Saturday's Big Ten matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Washington Huskies.

Illinois, ranked No. 23 in USLBM Coaches Poll, heads on the road to play Washington on Saturday in a Week 9 college football game. The game will air on Big Ten Network. You can stream on Fubo ( free trial available ). The Fighting Illini and Huskies kick off at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington.

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

UW and Illinois feel in a way like reflections of each other entering Saturday's showdown. Here's what to watch in the game.

Oct. 25 at 3:30 p.m. EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: Washington by 4.5. Against the spread: Washington 1-4, Illinois 5-2. How to watch: BTN Key stats Washington Offense Overall: 437.1 yards per game (32nd in FBS) Passing: 269.

While the weather is changing to something a little more challenging, Washington and Illinois at least will play next Saturday's Big Ten football game at a dece