How to Watch Illinois vs. South Carolina: Citrus Bowl Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – December 31, 2024

Updated Dec. 31, 2024 1:28 p.m. ET

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LaNorris Sellers and the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Illinois Fighting Illini will play in the Citrus Bowl. The matchup is at 3 p.m. ET on December 31, 2024, and airs on ABC.

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How to Watch South Carolina vs. Illinois

When: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 3 p.m. ET
Location: Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

South Carolina's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	vs. Old Dominion	W 23-19
9/7/2024	at Kentucky	W 31-6
9/14/2024	vs. LSU	L 36-33
9/21/2024	vs. Akron	W 50-7
10/5/2024	vs. Ole Miss	L 27-3
10/12/2024	at Alabama	L 27-25
10/19/2024	at Oklahoma	W 35-9
11/2/2024	vs. Texas A&M	W 44-20
11/9/2024	at Vanderbilt	W 28-7
11/16/2024	vs. Missouri	W 34-30
11/23/2024	vs. Wofford	W 56-12
11/30/2024	at Clemson	W 17-14
12/31/2024	vs. Illinois	-

South Carolina 2024 Stats & Insights

South Carolina ranks 45th in total offense this season (409.3 yards per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking 15th-best in the FBS with 409.3 yards allowed per game.
South Carolina is averaging 220.3 passing yards per game on offense (76th in the FBS), and ranks 46th on the other side of the ball with 206.9 passing yards allowed per game.
On defense, the Gamecocks have been a top-25 unit, ranking 11th-best by surrendering just 17.8 points per game. They rank 39th on offense (31.6 points per game).
Defensively, the Gamecocks have been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 12th-best by allowing just 106.3 per game. They rank 31st on offense (188.9 rushing yards per game).
South Carolina has the 55th-ranked offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (41.7% percentage), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 20th-best with a 33.1% third-down percentage allowed.
The Gamecocks rank 54th in college football with a +1 turnover margin after forcing 21 turnovers (32nd in the FBS) while committing 20 (92nd in the FBS).

South Carolina 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
LaNorris Sellers	QB	2,274 YDS (64.9%) / 17 TD / 7 INT 655 RUSH YDS / 7 RUSH TD / 54.6 RUSH YPG
Raheim Sanders	RB	881 YDS / 11 TD / 73.4 YPG / 4.8 YPC 27 REC / 316 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 26.3 REC YPG
Joshua Simon	TE	34 REC / 450 YDS / 6 TD / 40.9 YPG
Robby Ashford	QB	324 YDS (71.9%) / 2 TD / 0 INT 227 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 25.2 RUSH YPG
Kyle Kennard	DL	26 TKL / 11 TFL / 11.5 SACK
Nick Emmanwori	DB	76 TKL / 2 TFL / 4 INT / 4 PD
Demetrius Knight II	LB	64 TKL / 5 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT
Bam Martin-Scott	LB	56 TKL / 7 TFL / 2.5 SACK

Illinois' 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/29/2024	vs. Eastern Illinois	W 45-0
9/7/2024	vs. Kansas	W 23-17
9/14/2024	vs. Central Michigan	W 30-9
9/20/2024	at Nebraska	W 31-24
9/28/2024	at Penn State	L 21-7
10/12/2024	vs. Purdue	W 50-49
10/19/2024	vs. Michigan	W 21-7
10/26/2024	at Oregon	L 38-9
11/2/2024	vs. Minnesota	L 25-17
11/16/2024	vs. Michigan State	W 38-16
11/23/2024	at Rutgers	W 38-31
11/30/2024	at Northwestern	W 38-28
12/31/2024	vs. South Carolina	-

Illinois 2024 Stats & Insights

From an offensive perspective, Illinois is generating 365.5 total yards per contest (92nd-ranked). It ranks 68th in the FBS on defense (372.4 total yards allowed per game).
With 214.3 passing yards per game on offense, Illinois ranks 83rd in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 74th, allowing 221.8 passing yards per game.
The Fighting Illini are compiling 28.9 points per contest on offense this season (58th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 22.1 points per game (33rd-ranked) on defense.
In terms of rushing, the Fighting Illini rank 79th in the FBS on offense (151.2 rushing yards per game) and 70th on defense (150.6 rushing yards allowed per contest).
With a 43.8% third-down conversion rate on offense, Illinois ranks 31st in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 106th, allowing a 43.6% third-down rate.
At +7, the Fighting Illini sport the 30th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 19 forced turnovers (50th in the FBS) and 12 turnovers committed (24th in the FBS).

Illinois 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Luke Altmyer	QB	2,543 YDS (60.9%) / 21 TD / 5 INT 219 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 18.3 RUSH YPG
Pat Bryant	WR	54 REC / 984 YDS / 10 TD / 82 YPG
Josh McCray	RB	495 YDS / 8 TD / 41.3 YPG / 4.8 YPC 13 REC / 116 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 12.9 REC YPG
Aidan Laughery	RB	522 YDS / 4 TD / 43.5 YPG / 6.4 YPC
Gabe Jacas	LB	54 TKL / 7 TFL / 8 SACK
Matthew Bailey	DB	69 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Dylan Rosiek	LB	58 TKL / 2 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Xavier Scott	DB	33 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK / 4 INT