Even with bowl loss, South Carolina’s season could set the stage for a special run
This has been one of the most remarkable seasons of South Carolina football. A squad picked to finish 13th in the SEC, counted out after missing a bowl in 2023, left for dead once quarterback Spencer Rattler and wide receiver Xavier Legette turned pro became just the eighth team in USC history to win nine games.
How South Carolina’s bowl game provides a glimpse of offense for next season
South Carolina scored on three of its nine drives during the bowl game, averaging about 42 yards gained per drive. The defense picked off Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer, but the offense didn’t score from the turnover.
South Carolina vs Illinois final score: Shane Beamer's emotions run hot in Citrus Bowl loss
South Carolina ends 2024 with a loss to Illinois in the Citrus Bowl, snapping a seven game winning streak and falling short of win No. 10.
South Carolina vs. Illinois Prediction: Gamecocks, Fighting Illini Meet in Citrus Bowl
The 2024-25 college football postseason continues on Tuesday, Dec. 31 with a Big Ten - SEC clash between South Carolina and Illinois in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. This game takes place at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. This is the first all-time meeting between the Gamecocks and Fighting Illini on the gridiron.
3 Key Stats From Illinois Football's Citrus Bowl Win Over South Carolina
No. 20 Illinois (10-3) took down a heavily favored South Carolina (9-4) squad in a 21-17 battle to secure the program’s second Citrus Bowl victory in as many tries. Behind arguably its best rushing performance of the season and a git-'er-done day from quarterback Luke Altmyer,
South Carolina football seniors' 2024 season soured with heartbreaking Citrus Bowl loss
South Carolina football wanted to send its seniors off with historic win No. 10 but instead, the Gamecocks fell to Illinois 21-17 in the Citrus Bowl.
Everything Bret Bielema said after Illinois beat South Carolina in the Citrus Bowl
Illinois football coach Bret Bielema met with the media following his team's 21-17 victory against South Carolina in the 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.
South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori addresses bowl game exit, announces NFL plans
South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori addressed his controversial bowl exit and formally announced his future NFL plans on ...
How close was South Carolina to CFP? One penalty vs LSU may have been difference
There was a lot of talk about three-loss SEC teams and their CFP odds, but South Carolina may have been the closest of the ...
South Carolina football team losing veteran wide receiver to transfer portal
Mangrum is the 16th player to announce they will transfer from USC this year, including five at receiver. The Gamecocks ...
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South Carolina Gamecocks Coaching Staff 2024
The South Carolina Gamecocks football team playing in the NCAA, Southeast Conference, has acquired one conference championship and one East Division Championship, as of December 2024. They are ...
Illinois Football Stuns South Carolina in Program-Shifting Citrus Bowl Upset
The Illini save their best for last in a 21-17 win over the favored Gamecocks to secure their first 10-win season since 2001 ...