The South Carolina Gamecocks lost to the Illinois Fighting Illini 21-17 in the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. The Gamecocks were chosen to face the Fighting Illini at Camping World Stadium on Dec. 31, 2024 after finishing the season 9-3 and barely missing the College Football Playoffs. South Carolina will end its season 9-4, with head coach Shane Beamer hopeful for the next season.

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Analysis: No. 15 Gamecock football falls to No. 20 Illinois in Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

By Sam Stroup | Jan. 1

The No. 15 South Carolina football team fell in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl to No. 20 Illinois on Tuesday. The Gamecocks committed several costly turnovers in the game, including its final drive of the contest. Illinois used its powerful rushing offense to keep the Gamecocks' defense on the field for over 28 minutes.

Members of the South Carolina football team run out of the tunnel alongside a member of the South Carolina Highway Patrol prior to South Carolina's game against Akron on Sept. 21, 2024 at Williams-Brice Stadium.

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South Carolina achieved its 62nd straight home win Thursday night with a victory against No. 8 Duke 81-70. South Carolina had an offensive-heavy night and at one point led by 25 points. Junior forward Chloe Kitts had a standout performance, tying her career-high 21 points and having her third double-double of the season. Players who came off the bench also made an impact with each of them scoring at least 3 points in the matchup. The Gamecocks will now face the Horned Frogs of No. 9 Texas Christian University on Dec. 8, 2024.

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