TV/radio: 5 p.m. Saturday at Soldier Field; BTN, WIND-AM 560.
Line: Washington by 9 1/2.
Records: Washington 1-0, Illinois 2-0.
Last meeting: Washington won 31-11 on Sept. 30, 1972, in Seattle.
On the offensive: Illini offensive coordinator Bill Cubit baffled Cincinnati last week with a variety of looks and said Nathan Scheelhaase is one of the most intelligent quarterbacks he ever has worked with. Can their success continue?
Getting defensive: The No. 19 Huskies nearly put up nearly 600 yards in their first game with a balanced attack. Plus they get back tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins, a preseason All-American who was suspended for the opener.
The number: 7. 30-plus-yard plays from scrimmage for the Illini, which ranks 14th nationally. But six of those came against Southern Illinois.
The talk: Offensive lineman Corey Lewis tweeted earlier this week “Idk about you, but I cannot WAIT for this weekend!” This is a huge game for the program.
Vaughn McClure‘s pick: If the Huskies aren’t worn out from the long trip, they should live up to their ranking. Washington 28-17.
