Illinois had a historic 2024 college football season, winning 10 games including the Citrus Bowl. Every story about coach Bret Bielema and the Illini.

At a watch party at Joes on Weed Street fans popped champagne Tuesday as they watched the Fighting Illini clinch their first bowl victory since 2011 over the South Carolina Gamecocks. For some it was a pregame warmup before the clock strikes midnight.

Illinois football meets South Carolina in the Citrus Bowl today in Orlando, Florida. Each team will be without some top playmakers via opt-out or injury. We will update when the official availability reports are released for the game.

Dec. 31 – South Carolina vs Illinois, Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida., 3 p.m.

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.

What channel is Illinois football vs South Carolina on today? Here's how to watch, including time, TV schedule, live streaming info and odds in Citrus Bowl.

Citrus Bowl came complete with a dramatic finish, sideline scuffles and even an altercation between the two head coaches.