Believe it or not, the Citrus Bowl includes a college football game- it's not just an infomercial for cheese-flavored crackers. It was one hell of a ballgame too as the #20 Illinois Fighting Illini came in as 10 pt. underdogs and upset #15 South Carolina 21-17, marking the school's first ever win over a SEC team! It was also the first win for the Illini in a traditionally … [Read more...] about Illini Citrus Bowl Win Broke Program Barriers, Set New Milestones
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Illini vs South Carolina: Citrus Bowl News, Notes, Nuggets, Tidbits
Happy Citrus Bowl Eve to all who celebrate! Today saw the Illinois Fighting Illini and the South Carolina Gamecocks complete their pregame walk-throughs, as Citrus Bowl practices completed. So with that, let's get to the highlights of the final two days preceding the game. … [Read more...] about Illini vs South Carolina: Citrus Bowl News, Notes, Nuggets, Tidbits
#20 Illinois Fighting Illini vs #15 South Carolina Gamecocks: Citrus Bowl Preview
When the 2024 Citrus Bowl, featuring the #15 South Carolina Gamecocks vs the #20 Illinois Fighting Illini kicks off on Tuesday, it will be a bowl game where both sides will be near full strength. Lots of stars in both offensive backfields will be taking part, as this is a game with very few major opt-outs. Although it is worth noting that both sides will be without their … [Read more...] about #20 Illinois Fighting Illini vs #15 South Carolina Gamecocks: Citrus Bowl Preview