Game Preview Feature: How Dennis Briggs Jr’s Farewell to College Football Will Be Hello To His Daughters

Illinois defensive end Dennis Briggs Jr. will end his 62-game college football career at the 2024 Citrus Bowl near the community where he grew up and in front of his two daughters.

2024 Citrus Bowl: No. 15 South Carolina vs. No. 20 Illinois

Date/Time/Place: Saturday, Dec. 31, 2024: 2 p.m. CST, Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla.

Surface: Field Turf

Capacity: 60,219

Records: South Carolina 9-3; Illinois 9-3

Betting Line: South Carolina by 9

Series notes: First matchup between the two schools. The Citrus Bowl will be Illinois' second New Year's bowl game . . .

 

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