Big Ten Conference counterparts Washington and No. 23 Illinois will meet on Saturday in Seattle for what could be a pivotal matchup in finishing out their respective seasons.

Each team comes in off a league loss, though Illinois (5-2, 2-2) returns to action from a much-needed bye week.

The Illini had an opportunity to heal some injuries following their 34-16 loss to top-ranked Ohio State on Oct. 11, including having leading rusher Kaden Feagin ready for Week 9.

Feagin, who has 338 yards and five touchdowns on the season, sustained a sprained AC joint in the Ohio State loss. His running back counterpart Ca'Lil Valentine, coach Bret Bielema said, will also be ready after taking some time off in the previous week to recover from an undisclosed injury.

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