The South Carolina Gamecocks and the Illinois Fighting Illini will square off in the Citrus Bowl. The matchup is at 3 p.m. ET on December 31, 2024, and airs on ABC.In their most recent outing, the

Initially, there was strong speculation that the team might play in the Gator Bowl, but South Carolina’s strong season and its high-profile storylines have landed them in the Citrus Bowl, a more prestigious opportunity.

The Citrus Bowl had the first pick of Southeastern Conference teams that didn’t make the College Football Playoff and chose the Gamecocks over the likes of Alabama and Ole Miss. It will be the first time the Gamecocks and Fighting Illini will meet on the football field.