South Carolina Gamecocks vs Illinois: Live Scores and Updates

Alex Joyce | Dec 31, 2024

Nov 23, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) scrambles against the Wofford Terriers in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images / Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

The South Carolina Gamecocks are ready to close out the 2024 season in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl against the Illinois Fighting Illini.

Both teams come into the matchup in Orlando with a 9-3 overall record and have a lot left to play for. The Gamecocks are looking to secure their first 10 win season since 2013. For the Fighting Illini this would be their first 10 win season since 2001.

The Cheez-It Citrus Bowl is the stage for what should be a physical battle between two teams looking to take a lot of momentum in 2025.

Updates:

First Quarter:
(0-0): Illinois will receive the opening kickoff.
(0-0): Bryan Thomas Jr. sacks Illinois Luke Altmyer to force a quick three and out on the opening drive.
(3-0): South Carolina stalls in the red zone. Alex Herrera hits the field goal. Gamecocks lead.
(3-0): South Carolina forces and recovers a fumble on the one yard line. Gamecocks ball.
(3-0): Quick three and out forces a South Carolina punt. Gamecocks lead.
(7-3): After video review, Illinois wide receiver Zakhari Franklin extended the ball over the goal line for the touchdown. Illinois leads. End of the first quarter.

Second Quarter:
(7-3): South Carolina attempts a fourth down special teams fake and fails. Illinois leads and gets the ball back.
(7-3): Gamecocks defense stops Illinois near mdifield, forcing a punt. Illinois leads.
(7-3): After a missed field goal to end the half, Illinois heads to the locker room with a lead.

Third Quarter:
(7-3): South Carolina gets the ball to start the half.
(7-3): Illinois forces a quick Gamecocks punt. Fighting Illini leads.
(7-3): South Carolina forces a quick three and out. Illinois leads.
(10-7): South Carolina"s Oscar Adaway III scores on a 36-yard rushing touchdown. Gamecocks lead.
(10-7): Jalon Kilgore intercepts Luke Altmyer for the second Illinois turnover of the day. Gamecocks lead.
(10-7): Illinois gets the ball back after South Carolina's Jawarn Howell fumbles. Gamecocks lead.
(14-10): Illinois' Josh McCray finds the endzone. Illinois retakes the lead.
(14-10): South Carolina has the ball inside the Illinois 5-yard line to end the third quarter.

Fourth Quarter:
(17-14): LaNorris Seller's finds Joshua Simon for the score. Gamecocks retake the lead.
(21-17): Illinois answers on the next drive. Fighting Illini takes the lead back.

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