DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Washington defeated Illinois 42–25 to secure a comfortable win. Washington covered by 13.5; Game went Over by 12.5. The market closed at Washington -3.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Washington -4.4. The two were within a point of each other, so there was no meaningful edge in this line.
Illinois defense, ranked 73rd nationally, allowed Washington to score on all six red zone trips and convert 9 of 11 third downs, leading to 42 points.
After a strong second quarter surge to take a 17-14 lead, Illinois was outscored 28-8 the rest of the game, showing an inability to sustain momentum.
Quarterback Luke Altmyer threw two interceptions, contributing to Washington's two takeaways, which proved costly in the loss.
Illinois has lost three of its last five games after a 3-0 start, dropping from a No. 9 ranking to unranked, indicating a downward trend.
Illinois hosts Rutgers on Nov. 1, needing to address defensive lapses and offensive consistency to get back on track.
Boston had career highs of 10 catches and 153 receiving yards, plus threw a 12-yard TD pass on a trick play, showcasing his ability as both a receiver and passer.
Washington converted 9 of 11 third downs after ranking 14th in the Big Ten in conference play, largely due to avoiding third-and-long situations.
The Huskies intercepted Illinois QB Luke Altmyer twice, improving their turnover creation after ranking 69th nationally, which was key to the win.
Coleman scored his 13th rushing TD of the season (15 total), leading the team in scoring and providing a reliable red-zone threat.
Washington scored on all six red zone trips, all touchdowns, demonstrating efficient execution in critical scoring areas.
At kickoff, conditions at Husky Stadium were Light rain, 49°F, wind chill 45°F with winds of 7 mph. There is a 100% chance of rain, though little accumulation is expected. Blue Chip has not been able to measure a reliable line effect from rain, so treat this as context rather than signal. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Light rain
49°F
| Measure | IllinoisAway | WashingtonHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 1,763 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | 3,812 miles |
| Season total | 3,292 miles | 8,967 miles |
| Body clock | 14:30 | 12:30 |
| Rest | 14 days | 7 days |
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