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Illinois linebacker Ryan Meed (34) and a host of teammates on the Illini defense take down South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers in Illinois' 21-17 win over the Gamecocks in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, on New Year's Eve.

Illinois Football Citrus Bowl Report Card: Grades vs. South Carolina

Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) returns an interception for a touchdown near the end of the first half against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Lions won the game, 24-14.
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Why Was Former Illini Kerby Joseph Snubbed From the Pro Bowl?

Oct 6, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) during warmups before the game against the New York Giants at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Seahawks CB and Former Illini Devon Witherspoon Named to Pro Bowl

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Aidan Laughery (21) runs the ball against South Carolina Gamecocks linebacker Debo Williams (0) in the fourth quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

3 Key Stats From Illinois Football's Citrus Bowl Win Over South Carolina

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Nov 16, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer directs his team against the Missouri Tigers in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Best Reactions to Illinois' Bret Bielema vs. South Carolina's Shane Beamer

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Josh McCray (6) celebrates winning the MVP after the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

3 Big Takeaways From Illinois Football's Citrus Bowl Win Over South Carolina

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Josh McCray (6) celebrates his touchdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the fourth quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Football's Citrus Bowl Upset Over South Carolina

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.

Bret Bielema Explains His Side of Citrus Bowl Incident With Shane Beamer

Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema continued the Citrus Bowl feud with South Carolina's Shane Beamer.

Bret Bielema Sends Sarcastic New Year's Message to Shane Beamer Amid Citrus Bowl Feud

Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) warms up before the game between Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.

Lions DB and Former Illini Kerby Joseph Gets Picky Against 49ers

Nov 16, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer celebrates beating the Missouri Tigers at Williams-Brice Stadium. He is holding the Mayors Cup, given to the winner of the South Carolina-Missouri game. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Gesture-Gate: The Ridiculousness of the Shane Beamer-Bret Bielema Clash

Illinois Fighting Illini coach Bret Bielema watches on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Camping World Stadium in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.

Bielema's Swagger Same as When Hogs' Coach, but More Wins

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema looks on during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium.

Bret Bielema Gives Two-Word Explanation For Citrus Bowl Incident With Shane Beamer

South Carolina Head Coach Shane Beamer reacts after a game.

South Carolina's Shane Beamer Responds to Bret Bielema's 'Bush League' Citrus Bowl Taunt

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks running back Oscar Adaway III (27) runs the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Jojo Hayden (30) in the first quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Stuns South Carolina in Program-Shifting Citrus Bowl Upset

Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks lost 21–17 to Illinois on Tuesday.

Shane Beamer, Bret Bielema's Heated Citrus Bowl Altercation Instantly Became a Meme

A couple gets married at the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.

Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Wedding Shows True Love Still Exists

South Carolina’s Shane Beamer Charges at Illinois’s Bret Bielema Over Citrus Bowl Taunt

Jul 23, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Illinois Coach Bret Bielema Shares Final Thoughts Ahead of Citrus Bowl