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South Carolina DB Nick Emmanwori sits out second half of Citrus Bowl loss to surprise of teammates
South Carolina star safety Nick Emmanwori is expected to declare for 2025 NFL Draft after sitting out the second half of the Gamecocks' 21-17 Citrus Bowl loss to Illinois. The junior registered five tackles in the game but was absent after halftime as the Illini put together a series of long drives to close out a hotly contested game.
Illinois Football Citrus Bowl Report Card: Grades vs. South Carolina
No one will hang quarterback Luke Altmyer's Citrus Bowl performance in the Louvre, but it had a certain beauty in its effectiveness – especially given the absence of No. 1 receiver and offensive catalyst Pat Bryant (NFL Draft opt-out).
Citrus Bowl updates in Orlando: South Carolina falls to Illinois
It’s gameday in the Sunshine State, and there’s a lot on the line for the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. South Carolina (9-3) is trying to win its 10th football game in a season for the fifth time ever.
A spicy Citrus Bowl: South Carolina falls to Illinois in tension-filled game
It will be easy to forget the final score of Tuesday’s Cheez-It Citrus Bowl — 21-17 Illinois over South Carolina. Yes, No. 20 Illinois (10-3) beat No. 15 USC (9-4), keeping the Gamecocks from winning 10 games for only the fifth time in school history.
3 Key Stats From Illinois Football's Citrus Bowl Win Over South Carolina
Here are three key stats that reveal just how they did it:
South Carolina vs. Illinois: Predictions, odds for the Citrus Bowl
The Citrus Bowl will feature the South Carolina Gamecocks facing off against the Illinois Fighting Illini. Here is everything to know ahead of the game.
Nick Emmanwori doesn't play for South Carolina vs Illinois in Citrus Bowl third quarter
Latest updates after Nick Emmanwori didn't play in the third quarter for South Carolina's football in the Citrus Bowl game vs Illinois on Tuesday.
Nick Emmanwori didn’t play for USC in bowl game’s 2nd half. What happened?
South Carolina veteran safety Nick Emmanwori had a team-high five tackles the first half of Tuesday’s Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, but he didn’t play at all in the second half. Head coach Shane Beamer declined to discuss Emmanwori’s situation or why he didn’t play.
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A taunt, a tirade and a triumph not obtained: Takeaways from Gamecocks' Citrus Bowl loss
But then that pass was too low and too behind Josh Simon in the end zone and the drive was over and South Carolina lost the ...
Bret Bielema Sends Sarcastic New Year's Message to Shane Beamer Amid Citrus Bowl Feud
Tuesday's Cheez-It Citrus Bowl between Illinois and South Carolina turned fiery in the third quarter when Gamecocks head ...
Illini fans squeeze two celebrations into one with Citrus Bowl victory
At a watch party at Joes on Weed Street fans popped champagne Tuesday as they watched the Fighting Illini clinch their first ...
Illinois too tough for Gamecocks in Citrus Bowl
South Carolina concluded its season on Tuesday with a Citrus Bowl matchup against Illinois. The Gamecocks are seeking a ...
South Carolina's Shane Beamer held back after Bret Bielema appears to taunt in Citrus Bowl
Shane Beamer erupted on Tuesday after Bret Bielema appeared to taunt South Carolina's coach during the Citrus Bowl: ...
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Illini fans unite at State Farm Center to cheer on team during Citrus Bowl watch party
The State Farm Center hosted a watch party for the Citrus Bowl, where the Fighting Illini faced the South Carolina Gamecocks ...
A Testy Shane Beamer Refused To Explain Star Player’s Mysterious Midgame Exit During Bowl Loss
The South Carolina Gamecocks fell to Big Ten foe Illinois in the Citrus Bowl on New Year's Eve, 21-17. The loss ended a six-game winning streak for the ...
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Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Recap
The 20th-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini brought 15th-ranked South Carolina’s six-game winning streak to a halt on New Year’s ...