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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.
The Gamecocks ended the regular season on a hot streak. Since losing to Alabama back in October, South Carolina has won its last six games, including Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Missouri and Clemson. South Carolina currently has the longest active win streak of any team from the SEC.
Illinois is on the verge of finishing the season with double-digit wins for the first time since 2001. The Fighting Illini’ closed the regular season on a three-game winning streak against Michigan State, Rutgers and Northwestern.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of South Carolina’s matchup against Illinois in the Citrus Bowl.
Illinois vs. South Carolina: Need to know
South Carolina on the verge of a breakthrough: South Carolina can finish the season with 10 wins for just the fifth time in program history. The Gamecocks last won at least 10 games during the 2013 campaign, which capped three consecutive seasons with 11 wins (from 2011-13) under former coach Steve Spurrier. After starting 2-0, South Carolina lost three of its next four games…
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Author : Cameron Salerno
Publish date : 2024-12-30 19:12:00
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