Trench Report: Washington

By Steve Sturm - IlliniGuys Football Analyst

October 27, 2025

(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)

That one hurt. It hurt Saturday and it hurt again as I re-watched it yesterday in preparation for this article. For me personally, the thing that hurt the most is that the Illini were outcoached on the defensive side. We all know Washington defensive coordinator - and former Illinois defensive signal caller - Ryan Walters has our number and that it was going to be tough sledding defensively. However, what hurt the most was the degree to which Huskies head coach Jedd Fisch schooled Illinois defensive coordinator . . .

 

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