Illinois Fighting Illini vs Washington Huskies Prediction, 10/25/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Illinois Fighting Illini vs Washington Huskies

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025

Location: Husky Stadium in Seattle, WA

TV: BTN

Odds/Point Spread: Huskies (-4.5)

Total/Over-Under: 55

The Washington Huskies (5-2) will go up against the Illinois Fighting Illini (5-2) at Husky Stadium on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Washington opens this contest as 4.5-point favorites. The over/under is set at 55.

The Illinois Fighting Illini head into this game 5-2 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Fighting Illini faced off with the Ohio State Buckeyes and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 34-16. In the game, they had 71 plays for 295 yards. The Illinois Fighting Illini ended up rushing 27 different times and amassed 47 yds, which came out to an average of 1.7 yds per carry. On the ground, the Fighting Illini gave up 106 yds on 37 attempts, which averages out to 2.9 yds per run surrendered. Illinois surrendered 19 completions on 27 tries for 166 yards, and a completion percentage of 70.4%.

The Fighting Illini have earned 2,682 total yards for the year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Illinois has earned 14 touchdowns through the air and 14 touchdowns on the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 6 different times. Illinois has accrued 144 1st downs, and they have committed 34 infractions for 272 yards. As a team they average 118.7 yards in the run game which is 112th in Division 1. When talking about scoring, the Illinois Fighting Illini hold an average of 34.0 points per outing.

Concerning passing yardage, the Fighting Illini have given up 1,680 yds which puts them in 100th in Division 1. They have surrendered 240.0 yards per contest via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 64.6%. During the season, they have given up 371.0 yards per game which has them sitting 74th in Division 1. They have surrendered 12 touchdowns via the pass and 10 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.0 yards per attempt on the ground and 131.0 yards on the ground per game on the year. Over the course of this season, they have given up 917 rushing yards through 7 contests. The Fighting Illini are sitting in 77th in college football regarding the opposition scoring, allowing 25.4 points per contest.

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The Huskies come into this game with a record of 5-2 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Huskies took a loss by a score of 24-7 when they faced the Michigan Wolverines. Washington surrendered 40 attempts on the ground for 187 yards (4.7 yds per carry). The Huskies passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 75.0%, surrendering 230 yards on 21 for 28 passing. The Huskies finished the contest with a total of 249 yds while running 55 plays (4.5 yards per play). Washington ran the ball for 1.7 yards per carry, totaling 40 yds on 23 carries.

When discussing their scoring prowess, the Huskies rank 35th in D-1 holding an average of 34.6 points per contest. The Washington Huskies have an average of 437.1 yards per game, which ranks them 33rd in college football. The Washington offense has totaled 368 penalty yds on 42 violations, which is good for 78th in college football in terms of hurting your team. They have given away 4 picks while conceding 2 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 166 first downs. For the season to this point, the Huskies have compiled 1,887 yards via the pass not to mention holding an average of 269.6 passing yards per contest, which is ranked 33rd in D-1. They have an average of 167.6 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 1,173 yards for this year.

The Huskies are surrendering 20.3 PPG, which has them 40th in the nation. Washington has surrendered a total of 684 yards via the ground game (97.7 yards per outing) in addition to 6 touchdowns on the ground so far this season. They have surrendered 11 touchdowns through the air as well as 234.9 yards per game, which has them sitting 91st in the nation. The Huskies defense has taken the field for 453 plays, which has them sitting 56th in college football. Their defense has 2 fumbles recovered and 6 interceptions so far this season. This season, they have allowed 142 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Fighting Illini/Huskies college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Fighting Illini +4.5

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