Washington vs. Illinois

Illinois lost their last nine games last year and did not break into the win column in Big-10 action all season. They have opened 2-0 this year. Their win over Illinois State was expected, but they also put together their best performance in over a year when they shocked Cincinnati 42-17 at home as an 8-point dog. The Fighting Illini scored 17 points or less in seven of their last eight games, but have become vastly improved. They have put up 42 points in each of their first two games this season. Washington made a statement of their own by taking down Boise State 38-6 in their opener. The question, however, remains - was that a huge win or is Boise State down lower than they have been in over a decade? The answer probably lies somewhere between the two. Regardless, the Illini are flying high while the Huskies could be a bit hungover from their big win. This team is, after all, just 3-12 ATS in their last 15 games following a home blowout win by 28+ points. Illinois can keep this one close and I think they do. Take the points and play on Illinois.