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Washington Defeats Illinois 42-25 - Recap
Denzel Boston caught 10 passes for 153 yards against the Illinois defense as Washington handed the Fighting Illini a 42-25 loss on Saturday at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Huskies were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 54.5.
Jonah Coleman rushed for 75 yards, while Demond Williams Jr. added 66 yards in the win. Denzel Boston and Dezmen Roebuck added 153 and 36 receiving yards respectively.
Luke Altmyer rushed for 48 yards for Illinois, while Kaden Feagin added 32 yards. Luke Altmyer threw for 199 yards for the Fighting Illini, while receivers Hank Beatty and Cole Rusk had 73 and 56 yards respectively.
Illinois was outgained by Washington 449-337 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 27-22 by the Huskies.
Illinois led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 30:21-29:39 split in that important category.
Washington looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Wisconsin. Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Rutgers.