Illinois, Citrus Bowl and South Carolina

Illinois beats South Carolina 21-17 in Citrus Bowl for first 10-win season since 2001
That was it — Illinois had a 10-win football team for the first time since 2001, a bowl win for the first time since 2011 and arguably its biggest win in any game since the 2007 upset at No. 1 Ohio State.
Late heroics lift Illinois past South Carolina in Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
Illinois is no stranger to late heroics. The Illini entered Tuesday’s Cheez-It Citrus Bowl leading the nation with four fourth-quarter comebacks. Once again, things would come down to the final 15 minutes as running back Josh McCray had two touchdowns,
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.
A salty Citrus Bowl: South Carolina falls to Illinois in tension-filled game
It will be easy to forget the final score of Tuesday’s Cheez-It Citrus Bowl — 21-17 Illinois over South Carolina. Yes, Illinois (10-3) beat USC (9-4), keeping the Gamecocks from winning 10 games for only the fifth time in school history.
No. 20 Illinois Beats No. 15 South Carolina in the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
The Gamecocks lost a tough battle, falling 21-17 to Illinois in the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. South Carolina finishes the season with a 9-4 record, leaving ple
Key players to watch on South Carolina in Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
A few days out from the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, Illinois has made the trip to Orlando. In the new-age of star players opting-out of bowl games, the Illini escape relatively unscathed. The only opt-out for the Orange and Blue is receiver Pat Bryant,
South Carolina offers latest hint at who’ll call plays for Gamecocks in bowl game
Shane Beamer has kept the decision under wraps even as USC named Mike Shula the team’s new offensive coordinator.
South Carolina vs Illinois - Citrus Bowl Betting Line and Predictions
The South Carolina Gamecocks are headed to Orlando, Florida to take on Illinois in the Citrus Bowl. Here are the latest betting lines and score predictions for the matchup.
South Carolina's Shane Beamer Responds to Bret Bielema's 'Bush League' Citrus Bowl Taunt
Tempers flared at the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Tuesday between South Carolina and Illinois. After Illini defensive back Jaheim ...
Illini fans squeeze two celebrations into one with Citrus Bowl victory
At a watch party at Joes on Weed Street fans popped champagne Tuesday as they watched the Fighting Illini clinch their first ...
A giant Cheez-It officiated a wedding at the Citrus Bowl because we are a post-shame society
Bowl games, for the most part, are inherently silly. Outside of the College Football Playoff, they feature two teams with ...
Cheez-It Citrus Bowl mascot officiates fan wedding (VIDEO)
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be married by a toasted snack? Well if you have, then you're in luck, the ...
Cheez-It Citrus Bowl a boon for Orlando tourism
The Citrus Bowl, played annually in Orlando since 1947, is the seventh-oldest bowl game in the country. It traditionally ...
Shane Beamer erupted after Bret Bielema taunted him over Citrus Bowl substitutions
Fast forward to the third quarter, Illinois coach Bret Bielema was checking on an injured player on South Carolina’s side of ...
Citrus Bowl Winners
Jan. 1, 2019 — Kentucky 27, Penn St. 24 Jan. 1, 2011 — Alabama 49, Michigan St. 7 Jan. 1, 2009 — Georgia 24, Michigan St. 12 ...
More than $35 million in economic revenue expected from massive crowds at Cheez-it Citrus Bowl
Thousands of South Carolina and Illinois fans made cross-country trips to Orlando for the annual Cheez-it Citrus Bowl.