Illinois Football Citrus Bowl Report Card

Illinois too tough for Gamecocks in Citrus Bowl
South Carolina concluded its season on Tuesday with a Citrus Bowl matchup against Illinois. The Gamecocks are seeking a 10-win season for the fifth time ever.
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 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.
Gamecocks fall to Illinois in Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
The South Carolina football team ended 2024 with a dud instead of fireworks on New Year's Eve.In Orland, the Gamecocks fell to Illinois 21-17 at this year's Che
3 Key Stats From Illinois Football's Citrus Bowl Win Over South Carolina
Here are three key stats that reveal just how they did it:
A spicy 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, No. 20 Illinois (10-3) beat No. 15 USC (9-4), keeping the Gamecocks from winning 10 games for only the fifth time in school history.
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.
Illinois QB: South Carolina thought it was playing Syracuse in Citrus Bowl
Citrus Bowl came complete with a dramatic finish, sideline scuffles and even an altercation between the two head coaches.
Photo Gallery: Illinois Outlasts South Carolina in the Cheez-it Citrus Bowl
Illinois had only won 10 football games in four seasons ever, prior to the Illini’s New Year’s Eve victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks. Sporting new script “Illinois” helmets, the Illini were the more physical,
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A taunt, a tirade and a triumph not obtained: Takeaways from Gamecocks' Citrus Bowl loss
But then that pass was too low and too behind Josh Simon in the end zone and the drive was over and South Carolina lost the ...
Nick Emmanwori declares for NFL draft, explains Citrus Bowl controversy
South Carolina football star Nick Emmanwori has declared for the NFL draft.The Gamecock safety making his announcement on ...
Bret Bielema Sends Sarcastic New Year's Message to Shane Beamer Amid Citrus Bowl Feud
Tuesday's Cheez-It Citrus Bowl between Illinois and South Carolina turned fiery in the third quarter when Gamecocks head ...
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: ...
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 ...
New depth chart affirms Gamecocks’ expected opt-outs for Citrus Bowl
The updated USC depth chart lists three players as a possible starter in Kennard’s place: Bryan Thomas Jr., Gilber Edmond and ...
South Carolina DB Nick Emmanwori sits out second half of Citrus Bowl loss to surprise of teammates
South Carolina star safety Nick Emmanwori is expected to declare for 2025 NFL Draft after sitting out the second half of the ...
A Testy Shane Beamer Refused To Explain Star Player’s Mysterious Midgame Exit During Bowl Loss
The South Carolina Gamecocks fell to Big Ten foe Illinois in the Citrus Bowl on New Year's Eve, 21-17. The loss ended a six-game winning streak for the ...