The Washington Huskies (5-2, 2-2) are coming off a tough loss Saturday morning in Ann Arbor to the Michigan Wolverines, and likely need to win out to have any chance at reaching the College Football Playoff or Big Ten title game.
But they'll need to take things one step, one game at a time, and the focus this week will be welcoming No. 23 Illinois (5-2, 2-2) to Husky Stadium for another conference bout. Both teams lost their previous two big games of 2025, so this will be a chance for one of them to earn its premier win of the season.
Where to watch Washington vs Illinois on TV
Washington was given another afternoon time slot, as the game will be played at 12:30 p.m. PT, but it won't be on national TV. Instead, Washington vs Illinois will be streamed on the Big Ten Network, which is part of a Fox Sports subscription. Services like Fubo or Sling may also carry the game, depending on your package.
How to listen to Washington vs Illinois on the radio
The Husky Gameday mobile app will be your best friend for listening to the game no matter where you are in the country. You can also listen on GoHuskies.com or on 93.3 FM if you're in the Seattle area.
What is the series history between Washington and Illinois?
The Huskies and Illini have matched up 11 times, beginning in 1950, with the Dawgs carrying a 7-4 advantage. Washington is riding a four-game win streak against Illinois, most recently matching up for a "home and home" series in 2013 and 2014. However, the two games prior to that pair were played in 1971 and 1972, meaning this will be just the third game played between the programs in the 21st century -- and first as a Big Ten matchup.
The Illini do have the biggest win in the all-time series, defeating the Huskies in the 1964 Rose Bowl by a score of 17-7. Washington has a 4-2 edge over Illinois at home, where this one will be played.
What is the weather expected to be for Washington vs Illinois?
It's that time of year when rain becomes a constant in Seattle, and Saturday afternoon's game will experience that. There will be a 90% chance of precipitation in the Seattle area during the day, with about a quarter inch of rainfall expected. This could affect both quarterback's ability to throw the ball, and every player's ability to catch and stay on their feet. The temperature expects to be in the low fifties around kickoff.
What are the odds for Washington vs Illinois?
On paper, this will be a tightly-contested matchup that will be tough to predict, but oddsmakers believe Washington to be a 4.5-point favorite against the ranked Illini. With an easier three-game stretch after this one, it's highly likely the Huskies will be favored in every game up until Oregon comes to Husky Stadium in the final game of the season.