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McLaughlin: Can Washington Fend Off No. 23 Illinois?

> Spencer looks at the prospects of the Illini winning in one of the toughest home venues


  By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports

October 22, 2025



SEC logoAuburn HC Hugh Freeze is…still the Tigers’ head coach as they travel to Arkansas this week. What is Auburn waiting for?

Could a win vs the Razarbacks save his job?

On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, I discuss two of the biggest games in the Big 10 this week.

Illinois’ Playoff hopes are on the line at Washington while Michigan looks to avoid an upset in East Lansing.

ASU Sun Devis logoMissouri at Vanderbilt is justifiably the choice for ESPN’s College GameDay this week.

I look at that matchup while Arizona State looks to keep its Playoff hopes alive against Houston.

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