What radio station is South Carolina vs Illinois game on today? Details on Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Game Coverage 

The No. 15 South Carolina Gamecocks will play the No. 20 Illinois Fighting Illini on New Year's Eve in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. The matchup will be held at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Both teams are looking to end the season with their 10th win.

The Citrus Bowl will air live on ABC. Play-by-play commentator Mark Jones, analyst Roddy Jones, and sideline reporter Quint Kessenich will cover the game.

Tickets for the game are available for resale price on Ticketmaster. Fans can purchase $63 seats from either side of the endzone. Seating options for the sideline are limited, with a few seats left on resale. The prices range from $75 to $420.

How to listen to South Carolina vs. Illinois?

Fans who can't watch the game on TV can listen to the live broadcast on ESPN Radio. The station will be available on the ESPN, TuneIn and iHeart app. The Citrus Bowl will also be aired live on SiriusXM on Channel 80.

The ESPN Radio broadcast will feature play-by-play commentator Sean Kelley, partnered with analyst Rene Ingoglia and sideline reporter Marilyn Payne.

What time is the Citrus Bowl today?

The Cheez-It Citrus Bowl will begin at 3:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Fans can watch the game without cable if they have YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV or FuboTV.

• Date: Dec. 31, 2024
• Time: 3:00 p.m. ET/noon PT
• TV Channel: ABC
• Live Stream: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, & Fubo
• Venue: Camping World Stadium

South Carolina vs. Illinois: Head-to-head

Both teams enter the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on a win streak. Illinois (9-3, 6-3 Big Ten) won their last three games of the regular season. In Week 14, the team defeated the Northwestern Wildcats (4-8, 2-7 Big Ten) 38-28 on Nov. 30. Running back Aidan Laughery led Illinois to victory with 12 carries for 172 yards and three touchdowns.

The win marked the first time the Fighting Illini has achieved nine wins since 2007.

Meanwhile, South Carolina (9-3, 5-3 Southeastern Conference) has defeated their last five opponents heading into Tuesday's matchup. On Nov. 30, the Gamecocks won a close 17-14 game over the No. 12 Clemson Tigers (10-4, 7-1 Atlantic Coast Conference). Quarterback LaNorris Sellers showcased his running ability, finishing the contest with 16 carries for 166 yards and two touchdowns.

DraftKings has South Carolina as a -345 favorite to win the Citrus Bowl trophy. They have one of the best defenses in the SEC and are second in fewest rushing yards allowed with 1,276 yards. Illinois' offense may struggle if the Gamecocks can shut down their run game.

Who do you think will win the Citrus Bowl on New Year's Eve between the South Carolina Gamecocks and Illinois Fighting Illini? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.