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South Carolina vs Illinois
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 South Carolina Gamecocks | 0 | Illinois leads |
 Illinois Fighting Illini | 1 |
Meetings since 2024: 1. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
0-0 Regular season
0-1 Postseason
0-1 Last 1
17-21 Avg score
1 Longest Illinois win run
Biggest South Carolina loss 17-21 in 2024 (postseason), a 4-point margin.
Every South Carolina vs Illinois meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 * | Illinois win | Neutral | 17-21 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the South Carolina perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2024.
Matchup stats
Illinois Fighting Illini lead the series since 2024, 1-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when South Carolina and Illinois meet.
How to watch South Carolina vs Illinois
When South Carolina and Illinois are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the South Carolina radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the South Carolina vs Illinois time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The South Carolina this season
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South Carolina vs Illinois: the essentials
South Carolina Gamecocks vs Illinois Fighting Illini is a non-conference matchup that sets the SEC against the Big Ten (Power 4). Illinois Fighting Illini lead the series since 2024, 1-0. Across 1 meeting on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the South Carolina vs Illinois head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the South Carolina Gamecocks team hub, the SEC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Illinois against the whole conference, see Illinois vs the SEC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between South Carolina and Illinois?
Illinois Fighting Illini lead the series since 2024, 1-0. The two programs have met 1 time on record.
How can I watch South Carolina vs Illinois?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are South Carolina and Illinois in the same conference?
No. South Carolina plays in the SEC. Illinois plays in the Big Ten (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.