CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- We are a little more than halfway through the college football season. And the time of year where fans and teams start thinking about where they stack up around the rest is here.

Illinois sits at 5-2 with a big road trip to Washington this weekend.

The Illini losses are to the current number one and number two teams in the country.

Which has Bret Bielema thinking they have set themselves up to be in the mix for the playoff if they keep winning.

Illinois takes on Washington Saturday kick off is at 2:30 p.m.

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