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South Carolina vs. Illinois: Live updates, point spread, how to watch, predictions

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South Carolina defensive back Nick Emmanwori during Citrus Bowl practice on Dec. 27, 2024 (Katie Dugan | GamecockCentral.com)
South Carolina defensive back Nick Emmanwori during Citrus Bowl practice on Dec. 27, 2024 (Katie Dugan | GamecockCentral.com)

Shane Beamer and the South Carolina football team play the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Eve. Here’s how you can watch and listen to the game, plus betting information, predictions, and more.

Who: No. 15 South Carolina (9-3, 5-3 SEC) vs. No. 20 Illinois (9-3, 6-3 Big Ten)
When: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, 3 p.m.
Where: Camping World Stadium (60,000), Orlando, Florida
Weather: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 3 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. (forecast as of Dec. 31 at 2:40 p.m.)

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South Carolina vs. Illinois Score Updates

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How to watch, listen to South Carolina vs. Illinois

TV/What Channel?: The game will be broadcast on ABC, with Mark Jones (play-by-play), Roddy Jones (analyst), and Quint Kessenich (sideline reporter).

Video streaming: The game will be on ESPN3. You can stream the game using this link on espn.com or with the ESPN app and a connected device, including a television. According to ESPN’s website, ESPN3 is available nationwide at no additional cost to those who receive their high-speed Internet connection or video subscription from an affiliated TV provider.

South Carolina radio/streaming: The game will be on the Gamecock Sports Network, with Todd Ellis (play-by-play), Tommy Suggs (analyst), and Chet Tucker (sideline) on the call.

The network pregame show begins at Noon. You can stream the South Carolina radio broadcast here.

The local pregame show on 107.5 The Game begins at 10 a.m. and can be streamed at 1075thegame.com.

Gamecock Sports Network Affiliate List (for football)

  • Columbia (Flagship): 107.5 FM
  • Aiken: 92.9 FM
  • Allendale: 93.5 FM
  • Camden: 1590 AM
  • Charleston: 98.9 FM
  • Chesterfield: 107.3 FM
  • Florence: 95.3 FM
  • Gaffney: 104.3 FM
  • Gaffney: 1500 AM
  • Greenville: 104.9 FM
  • Greenwood: 102.7 FM
  • Greenwood: 1090 AM
  • Lake City: 1260 AM
  • Myrtle Beach: 100.3 FM
  • Newberry: 1240 AM
  • Rock Hill/Lancaster: 107.1 FM
  • Seneca: 94.1 FM
  • Seneca: 1150 AM
  • Spartanburg: 98.3 FM
  • Spartanburg: 1400 AM
  • Sumter: 95.5 FM
  • Union: 103.5 FM
  • Union: 1460 AM

Illinois radio: The game will be broadcast by the Fighting Illini Sports Network, with Brian Barnhart (play-by-play), Carey Davis (analyst), and Michael Martin (sideline) on the call. A list of radio affiliates can be found here. The broadcast can be heard live on TuneIn online radio, SiriusXM, the SiriusXM App, and at FightingIllini.com/live.

National radio: ESPN Radio will have a national broadcast, with Sean Kelley (play-by-play), Rene Ingoglia (analyst), and Marilyn Payne (sidelines) on the call.

Satellite radio: The game will be on SiriusXM. The South Carolina broadcast will be on 119 or 191. The streams will be on the SiriusXM app.

Betting Info: South Carolina vs. Illinois

As of Tuesday at 2:40 p.m., the consensus point spread is South Carolina favored by 9.5 points, while the over/under is 50.5 points.

South Carolina is 9-3 against the spread this season, while Illinois is 8-4.

Predictions: South Carolina vs. Illinois

Computer Prediction

Massey Ratings predicts a score of South Carolina 28-Illinois 21 and gives the Gamecocks a 71% probability of winning.

GamecockCentral and 107.5 The Game Staff Predictions

See explanations for all of these predictions, plus picks for more games

  • George Bagwell: Gamecocks 31-14
  • Peyton Butt: Gamecocks 34-13
  • Elijah Campbell: Gamecocks 34-14
  • Chris Clark: Gamecocks 30-20
  • Terry Ford: Gamecocks 27-20
  • Griffin Goodwyn: Gamecocks 31-20
  • Tyler Head: Gamecocks 38-20
  • Kevin Miller: Gamecocks 31-17
  • Wes Mitchell: Gamecocks 27-20
  • Jay Philips: Gamecocks 20-13
  • Kendall Smith: Gamecocks 31-14
  • Mike Uva: Gamecocks 34-16
  • Jack Veltri: Gamecocks 35-20
  • Chris Wellbaum: Illinois 22-20

See explanations for all of these predictions, plus picks for more games

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