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.
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.
Couple goes viral for on-field wedding at South Carolina-Illinois Citrus Bowl
There was plenty of drama during the Illinois Fighting Illini's 21-17 victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks at the Citrus Bowl, but there were also some fireworks pregame in the form of … a wedding on the field. Yes, that's right, a couple got married at the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.
Five final thoughts, score prediction for South Carolina vs. Illinois in Citrus Bowl
No. 15 South Carolina will finish out its 2024 football season on the last day of the year. On Tuesday afternoon, the Gamecocks (9-3) will compete in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl against No. 20 Illinois (9-3).
No. 21 Illinois beats No. 14 South Carolina 21-17 in the Citrus Bowl for its 10th win of the season
Josh McCray scored his second touchdown of the game on a 9-yard run midway through the fourth quarter to give No. 21 Illinois the lead, and the Illini held on to beat No. 14 South Carolina 21-17 in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Tuesday.
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.
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).
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.
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,
Illinois football 2024: Every story from Illini run to Citrus Bowl title
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 ...