Illinois Outlasts South Carolina in Cheez-it Citrus Bowl

Citrus Bowl updates in Orlando: South Carolina falls to Illinois
It’s gameday in the Sunshine State, and there’s a lot on the line for the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. South Carolina (9-3) is trying to win its 10th football game in a season for the fifth time ever.
South Carolina vs. Illinois: Predictions, odds for the Citrus Bowl
The Citrus Bowl will feature the South Carolina Gamecocks facing off against the Illinois Fighting Illini. Here is everything to know ahead of the game.
Illinois vs. South Carolina where to watch: TV channel, live stream, Citrus Bowl odds, prediction, pick
No. 15 South Carolina faces No. 20 Illinois in the Citrus Bowl in the first all-time meeting between the programs. Illinois is looking for its first bowl win since the 2011 season, while South Carolina seeks its second bowl game win in four seasons under coach Shane Beamer.
Late heroics lift Illinois past South Carolina in Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
The Illini rallied three times before overcoming the Gamecocks in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl thanks to two touchdowns by Josh McCray.
Illinois Football Citrus Bowl Report Card: Grades vs. South Carolina
No one will hang quarterback Luke Altmyer's Citrus Bowl performance in the Louvre, but it had a certain beauty in its effectiveness – especially given the absence of No. 1 receiver and offensive catalyst Pat Bryant (NFL Draft opt-out).
South Carolina vs. Illinois Prediction: Gamecocks, Fighting Illini Meet in Citrus Bowl
The 2024-25 college football postseason continues on Tuesday, Dec. 31 with a Big Ten - SEC clash between South Carolina and Illinois in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. This game takes place at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. This is the first all-time meeting between the Gamecocks and Fighting Illini on the gridiron.
South Carolina, Illinois have plenty to play for in Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
The two teams are searching for their 10th wins of the season, something they haven’t achieved in more than a decade.
3 Key Stats From Illinois Football's Citrus Bowl Win Over South Carolina
No. 20 Illinois (10-3) took down a heavily favored South Carolina (9-4) squad in a 21-17 battle to secure the program’s second Citrus Bowl victory in as many tries. Behind arguably its best rushing performance of the season and a git-'er-done day from quarterback Luke Altmyer,
Citrus Bowl: Illinois vs. South Carolina football live updates, video highlights, score
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. South Carolina Gamecocks football live updates, video highlights and score in the 2024 Citrus Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Citrus Bowl by the numbers: South Carolina vs. Illinois
25 Victories, 14 losses and one tie for SEC teams in the Citrus Bowl and its predecessors -- the Tangerine Bowl, Florida Citrus Bowl and Capital One Bowl. Big Ten teams have a 13-19 record in the game. The SEC has a 20-11 record when playing a Big Ten opponent in the game, with Tennessee beating Iowa 35-0 in last season’s game.
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Illinois had a historic 2024 college football season, winning 10 games including the Citrus Bowl. Every story about coach Bret Bielema and the Illini.
South Carolina's Shane Beamer held back after Bret Bielema appears to taunt in Citrus Bowl
Shane Beamer erupted on Tuesday after Bret Bielema appeared to taunt South Carolina's coach during the Citrus Bowl: ...
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Citrus Bowl updates from Orlando: South Carolina goes for 10th win vs. Illinois
Sam Wolfe Special To The State It’s gameday in the Sunshine State, and there’s a lot on the line for the South Carolina ...