Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies face off with Bret Bielema and the Illinois Fighting Illini in a season-defining clash. Can Demond Williams Jr. and the Huskies' high-powered offense rebound against a tough Big Ten foe?

Locked On Huskies host Roman Tomashoff and Locked On Illini host Sunny Verma break down this crucial conference matchup. They analyze key players like Washington's Jonah Coleman, who leads the nation with 13 touchdowns, Decker DeGraaf, Denzel Boston, Dezmen Roebuck, and Illinois' veteran quarterback Luke Altmeyer. The hosts dissect both teams' offensive line challenges, with Washington's injury troubles with left tackle Carver Willis and left guard John Mills, defensive strategies, and potential game-changers, including linebacker Zaydrius Rainey-Sale and safety Alex McLaughlin. With insider perspectives on recent performances and injury updates, they offer unique insights into each team's strengths and vulnerabilities.

Don't miss this in-depth preview of Washington vs. Illinois - tune in for expert analysis and bold predictions that could shape your view of the game.

0:00 Intro

1:30 Season-defining game for Washington and Illinois

5:00 Illinois' offense among best in Big Ten

10:47 Luke Altmeyer: Elite Big Ten QB?

13:29 Jonah Coleman: Washington's superstar running back

18:23 Gabe Jacas: Illinois' NFL-bound defensive lineman

21:44 Your team wins if...

26:41 Evaluating Ryan Walters as Washington's DC

30:16 A breakout game for Zaydrius Rainey-Sale?

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