Sophomore defensive back Matthew Bailey embraces defensive coordinator/secondary coach Aaron Henry.
Sophomore defensive back Kaleb Patterson holds up a box of Cheez-Its.
Senior defensive lineman Dennis Briggs Jr. and Robertson congratulate each other after the Illiniʼs victory.
The Illini rush the field and attend a ceremony at Camping World Stadium field after the game.
Ched-Z throws Cheez-Its products in the air.
Sophomore defensive back Matthew Bailey shouts in celebration after Illinois takes home the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl trophy.
Ched-Z throws bags of Cheez-Its to the Illinois cheerleading team after the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game.
Sophomore defensive back Kaleb Patterson stands on the field after Illinoisʼ win over South Carolina.
Illinois cheerleaders shout as they celebrate the Illiniʼs 21-17 victory over the Gamecocks.
The ceremony for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl trophy begins after the Illini rushed the field.
During the award ceremony, head coach Bret Bielema gives his regards to the team after their victory.
Cheez-Its are thrown in the air as junior running back Josh McCray holds the Cheez-It championship belt in the air.
Junior running back Josh McCray presents the Cheez-It championship belt to his teammates.
Confetti rains down over Illinois players, coaches and fans as they celebrate their victory over South Carolina.
A championship hat is held as the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl trophy ceremony takes place.
Laughter is shared as the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl trophy ceremony takes place.
Outside linebacker Gabe Jacas throws up a peace sign after the Illiniʼs award ceremony.
Players take selfies on the field of Camping World Stadium after Illinoisʼ award ceremony.
Stepp and junior punter Hugh Robertson share a hug.
Wide receivers coach Justin Stepp becomes emotional as he embraces one of his players.
Chancellor Robert Jones and Director of Athletics Josh Whitman share a hug on the ceremony stage.
Chancellor Robert Jones, Director of Athletics Josh Whitman and head coach Bret Bielema gather their families for photos.
Chancellor Robert Jones poses with the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl trophy.
Chancellor Robert Jones asks a photographer to take a picture of him and his wife, Dr. Lynn Hassan Jones.
Junior quarterback Luke Altmyer faces the fans in the stands as he leaves the field.
Junior quarterback Luke Altmyer blows a kiss to fans in the bleachers.
Illini share their praise as the team makes its exit from the field.
Junior quarterback Luke Altmyer raises his hand as he exits the field with a Cheez-It championship belt.
An Illini fan whistles to show support for the teamʼs win.
Head coach Bret Bielema raises his fist to a crowd of Illini fans.
Head coach Bret Bielema exits the field and heads toward the locker room.
Director of Athletics Josh Whitman claps as he leaves the field while the Illini shout in support.
