Illinois is no stranger to late heroics. The Illini entered Tuesday’s Cheez-It Citrus Bowl leading the nation with four fourth-quarter comebacks. Once again, things would come down to the final 15 minutes as running back Josh McCray had two touchdowns,

The Citrus Bowl, played annually in Orlando since 1947, is the seventh-oldest bowl game in the country. It traditionally features top teams from the Big Ten and SEC, drawing fans from across the country.

And in the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl taking place in Orlando, we’ve got South Carolina playing against Illinois — the Gamecocks are ranked No. 15 in the country, and Illinois comes into this game at No. 20. And if you’re here, you might be wondering: who are those voices you’re hearing on the broadcast of the nationally televised game?

Erin Doolin and Erik Yates are from Frederick, Maryland, and they won a contest to get married during this year’s bowl game between South Carolina and Illinois. The two were driven around the field at Camping World Stadium in Orlando after the first quarter ended. Behind them was Cheez-It mascot “Ched-Z,” who officiated their nuptials.

The South Carolina football team ended 2024 with a dud instead of fireworks on New Year's Eve.In Orland, the Gamecocks fell to Illinois 21-17 at this year's Che

Take a look at some of the stats and history behind No. 15 South Carolina and No. 20 Illinois ahead of their matchup in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.

Illinois’ football team has used a lot of helmet designs over the years, but they’ll make history on Tuesday afternoon when they take the field against South Carolina.

Illinois' first Citrus Bowl appearance since the turn of the century. The Illini's first 10-win season since 2001? But all of those yo