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

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.

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

For team-specific channels, the Illinois call will air on channel 82, while the South Carolina broadcast will be on channel 191. Get SiriusXM for free for your first month. Listen to live NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL games, plus NASCAR, college sports and more. Stay updated with all the news and get all the analysis on multiple sport-specific channels.

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.

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.

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