Pregame: Illinois at Washington, Saturday, October 25th, 2:30pm CT, BTN

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cfp32
Sounds like the Huskies starting LT is out (likely for the year from what I read). Also watching their game against Michigan their TE was carted off the field which makes me believe he will also be out for this game. I expect Jacas to be lined up over the replacement LT all game, maybe this is the game that gets him rolling. Would love to get pressure with our front 4 so the backers and DB's can play centerfield and quickly close running lanes for Willaims Jr.

ILL - 38
UW - 27
 
#302      
dish3
pruman91 said:
Flying out Thursday night is a smart move by BB.....Get's the team more acclimated to the time zone and elevation difference better than waiting till Friday...........the weather forecast would seem to favor the Huskies but could be negated by our overall veteran experienced players........

Our coaches and staff know what a win will do for our mission of making the CFP and I just think we are due for a breakout game with the offense and defense jelling together in the same game......Turnovers with the rainy forecast will decide this game IMHO.....
It's great seeing that we should have all our starters back minus X. Scott..........

Based on all I have heard and read up to now , I predict..............

Illini 27
uw 21

hope I am right and we continue our quest for our first CFP appearance...............

LET'S GO FIGHTING ILLINI.................

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I think you're referring to a different form of elevation. Champaign is higher than Seattle
 
#303      
TheChief92
Bucktown said:
308 for that very reason.
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Any good pregame Illini events in Seattle? Saw the alumni sailgate (sold out) and a group that’s meeting at the Westy Roosevelt on Saturday. My buddy recommended the Duchess for pregame. Anything else?
 
#305      
illinoistradition
mhuml32 said:
A silver lining is this is their sixth-straight game week.
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I've pointed this out earlier: they have crossed the country four times (back-and-forth to Maryland and then Michigan last week). That, along with injuries and it being their sixth straight game, is what gives me hope that we have a shot coming off a bye. Could not have asked for a better bye week placement.
 
#306      
Illinir1
lstewart53x3 said:
I agree with this.

Here’s Washington’s last 4 games:

G1: L 24-6 OSU

OSU yards: 357
Washington yards: 258

OSU yards per play: 5.8
Washington yards per play: 4.4

For context, we outgained OSU and were even in yards per play.

G2: W 24-20 @ Maryland

The same Maryland that has lost 3 straight. Washington was down 20-3 in the 4th quarter.

G3: W 38-19 Rutgers

The same Rutgers that lost 56-10 at home against Oregon on Saturday. Washington was down 10-13 at the half. They gave up 493 yards of offense, so Rutgers should have scored a lot more than 19.

For context, we generated 507 yards against Purdue and scored 43.

G4: L 24-7 @ Michigan

Yes, a couple of untimely interceptions sealed this one, but Michigan outgained Washington 417-249 and gave up 6.1 yards per play while only generating 4.5 yards per play.

This was the same Michigan that lost to USC (a team we beat) the week before 31-13.
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Washington's victory list isn't very strong and they've lost to the better teams they've played. I think this game will be decided by whether our defense can improve at getting off the field on 3rd downs. If they don't improve that aspect we lose.

Washington (5-2, 2-2)​

Wins: Colorado State (38-21), UC Davis (70-10), at Washington State (59-24), at Maryland (24-20), Rutgers (38-19)
Losses: Ohio State (6-24), at Michigan (7-24)
 
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jrichisamazing
lstewart53x3 said:
We’ve been decent in stopping the run and Washington only managed 40 yards rushing against Michigan, so the rain likely helps our defense.

But it definitely hurts our offense. Turnovers will likely dictate the outcome. Rain games can have some fluky ones.
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That's what i was thinking too. Our run D has been solid this year in my eyes, not sure if the stats back that up.

My biggest worry is this is the first dual threat QB we have faced. We've already played 3 really good QBs but none of them could use their legs like Demond likes too. Henry had a pretty good plan ready for Sellers in the bowl game last year so hopefully he's got a good plan for this one too.
 
#309      
lstewart53x3
jrichisamazing said:
That's what i was thinking too. Our run D has been solid this year in my eyes, not sure if the stats back that up.

My biggest worry is this is the first dual threat QB we have faced. We've already played 3 really good QBs but none of them could use their legs like Demond likes too. Henry had a pretty good plan ready for Sellers in the bowl game last year so hopefully he's got a good plan for this one too.
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We’ve had a few bad run defense games (Purdue & Indiana), but some really good ones too.

- USC averages 206 rush yards per game. We held them to 126 (-80).
- OSU averages 131 rush yards per game. We held them to 103 (-28).
- Duke averages 142 rush yards per game. We held them to 82 (-60).
 
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Fly Illini Fly!
The disrespect in videos like these are insane to me. If only we win this Saturday against a good but unranked Washington, 10-2 is very much a possibility, maybe even likely. Michigan needs to win out, including a game against Ohio State to even have a chance. USC needs to win out, including a game @Oregon for even a chance. The fact that we aren't even in the discussion for the 4th spot is honestly hysterical.

 
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PleaseMakeABowlGame
Fly Illini Fly! said:
The disrespect in videos like these are insane to me. If only we win this Saturday against a good but unranked Washington, 10-2 is very much a possibility, maybe even likely. Michigan needs to win out, including a game against Ohio State to even have a chance. USC needs to win out, including a game @Oregon for even a chance. The fact that we aren't even in the discussion for the 4th spot is hysterical.

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True, but you're just simply not going to be in those conversations when your title is Illinois (unless you do what Indiana is doing). At least not the media (and dang sure not ESPN).... we'll see about the committee.

The post in the other thread about the B10 having 11 5-2 (or better) teams and the SEC having 10, and all of the SEC's are ranked compared to only 5 from the Big Ten just about sums it up.
 
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Curbelo Fanboy
If you expect more than surface deep analysis centered around name brand teams, ESPN is not the place to go. Regardless their thoughts on Illinois (or lack of) they only do name brand stuff. This time last year they were ignoring Indiana the same as they are Illinois now. Indiana to their credit forced the conversation by winning virtually every game they have played the last 2 years.
 
#314      
jjv0004
You can't lose a game 63-10 and be considered for the playoff unless you win all the rest of your games or beat a team like OSU, Oregon, etc. and only have 2 losses. Got destroyed by Indiana and beat soundly at home by OSU. Sorry, we are not a playoff team.
 
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Birdus
How many games have they won before O. State rolled them at home.
 
#318      
BrownTown
I think the second best part of the bye week (1st being test from injury)
Will be that we will see our best defensive game plan of the year. I think Bret leans on Aaron Henry quite a bit and has his hands all over the defense this week.

Issue is Demond is a really good runner and that's been the Achilles heel of our defense. I'd actually like to see tight man coverage this week and force Williams to be a pocket passer. Stop the run with a heaviesh box.

Big week for Malachi Hood. Calling it now
 
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Illinivek23
BrownTown said:
I think the second best part of the bye week (1st being test from injury)
Will be that we will see our best defensive game plan of the year. I think Bret leans on Aaron Henry quite a bit and has his hands all over the defense this week.

Issue is Demond is a really good runner and that's been the Achilles heel of our defense. I'd actually like to see tight man coverage this week and force Williams to be a pocket passer. Stop the run with a heaviesh box.

Big week for Malachi Hood. Calling it now
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Will be interesting to see the D game planning competition between AH/BB and RW for them. Lot of pride at stake, as well as the typical W/L
 
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thefalcon5
BrownTown said:
Issue is Demond is a really good runner and that's been the Achilles heel of our defense.

Big week for Malachi Hood. Calling it now
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Id argue we’ve handled dual threat QBs well the past year and a half. I’d also argue running man makes QB contain harder compared to zone (eyes on the reciever vs qb), but maybe I don’t know ball.

This game is the most pivotal of the year. Need the team to play like that and I think they will.
 
#321      
BrownTown
thefalcon5 said:
Id argue we’ve handled dual threat QBs well the past year and a half. I’d also argue running man makes QB contain harder compared to zone (eyes on the reciever vs qb), but maybe I don’t know ball.

This game is the most pivotal of the year. Need the team to play like that and I think they will.
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Lanoris Sellers was a great game plan in the bowl game last year.

Purdue was mobile (Tore us up)
WMU QB was able to run pretty well given talent disparity on the line.
IU, OSU were pro style/didn't need to run.
Duke is pro style with running to prolong the play rather than running to gain yards.
USC pro style
Western Illinois...doesn't really matter what style
 
#322      
BrownTown
thefalcon5 said:
Id argue we’ve handled dual threat QBs well the past year and a half. I’d also argue running man makes QB contain harder compared to zone (eyes on the reciever vs qb), but maybe I don’t know ball.

This game is the most pivotal of the year. Need the team to play like that and I think they will.
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Tight man means no quick check down or slant. Better chance to get after the QB. Though you risk a big play if the receivers get by you.

From my casual viewing of Washington they were very much a YAC team. Smaller receivers that can make you miss in space. I wouldn't want to give easy outs to them and let them make you miss in space. They had moreso you old school PAC 12 track stat type dudes if that makes sense? Less the Bowick style big catch guy
 
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Nohops 73
With the bye week will this be the game where Luke figures out that throwing the ball OB is okay? That second and 10 is better than second and 18? And no chance for a fumble?
 
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