Citrus Bowl, Orlando and Illinois

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.
Orlando bowl season ends with Illinois win, on-field wedding
Tuesday's Cheez-It Citrus Bowl marked the end of bowl season in Orlando. The city hosted three bowl games, which is more than any other this season.
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.
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 vs. South Carolina where to watch: TV channel, live stream, Citrus Bowl odds, prediction, pick
No. 15 South Carolina faces No. 20 Illinois in the Citrus Bowl in the first all-time meeting between the programs. Illinois is looking for its first bowl win since the 2011 season, while South Carolina seeks its second bowl game win in four seasons under coach Shane Beamer.
Illinois outlast South Carolina to win Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
Illinois wins a back-and-forth matchup with South Carolina to take home the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl crown.
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,
Tipsheet: Emotions run high as Illinois beats South Carolina in Citrus Bowl
The Fighting Illini earned a spirited victory over South Carolina Tuesday, proving that the non-CFP bowls really do mean something.
Tuesday's college football: Illinois tops South Carolina in Citrus Bowl for 10th win
Illinois' defense helped seal the win by stopping South Carolina with a little more than three minutes remaining.
A spicy Citrus Bowl: South Carolina falls to Illinois in tension-filled game
His eyes bulged and his veins popped as he shouted and pointed across the field, trying to charge forward as as staffer and strength coach restrained the 47-year old South Carolina head coach. In the season finale of his fourth season as South Carolina’s head coach,
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Tempers flare, Illini slam SEC hype in Citrus Bowl win
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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.
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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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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 ...
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 ...