The Illinois Fighting Illini wrap up one of their best seasons in a generation today against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
Coach Bret Bielema and the No. 21 Illini (9-3) are looking for the program’s first 10-win season since 2001. No. 14 South Carolina (9-3) is seeking its only 10-win season outside the three straight 11-win seasons under Steve Spurrier from 2011-13.
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Here’s everything you need to know about Illinois’ game against South Carolina on Tuesday, including how to watch the Citrus Bowl and more:
How to watch Citrus Bowl today with Illinois vs South Carolina
Illinois will play South Carolina at 2 a.m. CT in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida. The game will air on ABC and stream on Fubo (free trial available). Mark Jones (play-by-play) and Roddy Jones (analyst) will call the game from the booth at Camping World Stadium, with Quint Kessenich reporting from the sidelines.
Illinois vs South Carolina predictions, picks, odds
South Carolina 24, Illinois 23:Illinois will miss all-Big Ten WR Pat Bryant, who decided to opt out and focus on the NFL Draft. Bowl games often come down to who decides to show up — and I fully trust the Illini will play hard for Bret Bielema. This game will be closer than the point spread dictates.
Who will win and why: Illinois vs South Carolina Citrus Bowl predictions
Odds courtesy of BetMGM, as of Dec. 29, 2024.
Who plays in the Citrus Bowl?
Tuesday’s Citrus Bowl features No. 14 South Carolina playing No. 21 Illinois. Kickoff is at 2 p.m. CT from Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
What time is the Citrus Bowl?
The game kicks off at 2 p.m. CT
Who will win the Citrus Bowl?
South Carolina is a 10-point favorite over Illinois in college football odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. The Gamecocks are -400 on the money line, while the Fighting Illini are +310. The over/under is 49.5 points.
Illinois football schedule 2024
- Thursday, Aug. 29: Illinois 45, Eastern Illinois 0
- Saturday, Sept. 7: Illinois 23, Kansas 17
- Saturday, Sept. 14: Illinois 30, Central Michigan 9
- Friday, Sept. 20: Illinois 31, Nebraska 24 (OT)
- Saturday, Sept. 28: Penn State 21, Illinois 7
- Saturday, Oct. 5: BYE
- Saturday, Oct. 12: Illinois 50, Purdue 49 (OT)
- Saturday, Oct. 19: Illinois 21, Michigan 7
- Saturday, Oct. 26: Oregon 38, Illinois 9
- Saturday, Nov. 2: Minnesota 25, Illinois 17
- Saturday, Nov. 9: BYE
- Saturday, Nov. 16: Illinois 38, Michigan State 16
- Saturday, Nov. 23: Illinois 38, Rutgers 31
- Saturday, Nov. 30: Illinois 38, Northwestern 28
- Tuesday, Dec. 31: vs South Carolina in the Citrus Bowl | 2 p.m. ABC (Fubo free trial)
South Carolina football schedule 2024
- Saturday, Aug. 31: South Carolina 23, Old Dominion 19
- Saturday, Sept. 7: South Carolina 31, Kentucky 6
- Saturday, Sept. 14: LSU 31, South Carolina 6
- Saturday, Sept. 21: South Carolina 50, Akron 7
- Saturday, Sept. 28: BYE
- Saturday, Oct. 5: Ole Miss 27, South Carolina 3
- Saturday, Oct. 12: Alabama 27, South Carolina 25
- Saturday, Oct. 19: South Carolina 35, Oklahoma 9
- Saturday, Oct. 26: BYE
- Saturday, Nov. 2: South Carolina 44, Texas A&M 20
- Saturday, Nov. 9: South Carolina 28, Vanderbilt 7
- Saturday, Nov. 16: South Carolina 34, Missouri 30
- Saturday, Nov. 23: South Carolina 56, Wofford 12
- Saturday, Nov. 30: South Carolina 17, Clemson 14
- Tuesday, Dec. 31: vs Illinois in the Citrus Bowl | 2 p.m. ABC (Fubo free trial)
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