Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies are facing a crucial test against Bret Bielema and the Illinois Fighting Illini. Can a health boost on the UW offensive line improvements spark a dominant performance at Husky Stadium?

Locked On Huskies hosts Roman Tomashoff and Lars Hanson break down the keys to a Big Ten victory, analyzing Washington's potential offensive surge behind stars Jonah Coleman, Demond Williams Jr., and Denzel Boston, and defensive strategies. The hosts explore the impact of returning linemen Carver Willis and John Mills, dissect Illinois' passing game led by quarterback Luke Altmyer, and predict breakout performances from players like Raiden Vines-Bright, Dezmen Roebuck, Alex McLaughlin, and Tacario Davis. With insights on both teams' strengths and weaknesses, this preview covers everything from establishing the run game to containing Illinois' aerial attack.

Don't miss this in-depth analysis of Washington's game plan and bold predictions for a potential statement win against the Fighting Illini.

0:00 Intro

1:30 Washington's offensive line is getting healthy

5:07 Establishing the run game against Illinois

10:46 Defensive keys: Pressuring Luke Altmeyer

15:03 Illinois' passing game vs. UW's secondary

21:15 Bold predictions for Washington vs Illinois

24:20 Raiden Vines-Bright's potential breakout game

28:56 Defensive player predictions: Sacks and tackles

32:32 Final score predictions and wrap-up

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