Illinois, Citrus Bowl and South Carolina

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.
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.
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.
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.
Illinois Football Citrus Bowl Report Card: Grades vs. South Carolina
Considering the Big Ten finish expected of Illinois in the preseason (No. 14 out of 18 teams), a 10-win season culminating in a Citrus Bowl win would seem to make a final-game report card sort of superfluous.
A spicy Citrus Bowl: South Carolina falls to Illinois in tension-filled game
In the season finale of his fourth season as South Carolina’s head coach, in what is supposed to be a somewhat light, fun bowl game, Beamer was more irate in a game than he’s ever been. It will be easy to forget the final score of Tuesday’s Cheez-It Citrus Bowl — 21-17 Illinois over South Carolina.
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 ...
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The Cheez-It Citrus Bowl rings in the new year in Orlando — this time over NYE
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McCray caps off comeback season with Citrus Bowl MVP
Junior running back Josh McCray made an instant impact when he arrived at Illinois back in 2021 as Bret Bielema’s first high ...
LaNorris Sellers talks Citrus Bowl in Orlando, expectations for 2025 and beyond
The South Carolina football team is in Orlando for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. The Gamecocks are practicing in the Sunshine ...
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PHOTO GALLERY: Illini at Citrus Bowl (game day)
Fans got into the mood before Illinois met South Carolina in the Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on ...
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Illini arrive in Orlando for Citrus Bowl, balancing fun and prep for South Carolina clash
And we’re just days away from the Citrus Bowl. No. 20 Illinois is taking on No. 15 South Carolina.Kickoff isn’t until ...
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East High cheerleaders to perform at halftime of Tuesday’s Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
The students from Anchorage will be part of a 500-person contingent at the game, which starts at 11 a.m. and will be ...
Couple Gets Married at Citrus Bowl in Cheez-It Themed Wedding — See the Custom Orange Cake and Cracker Ring! (Exclusive)
Football Fantaseez' winners Erin Doolin and Erik Yakes got married during a commercial timeout at the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in ...