The Cheez-It Citrus Bowl took an unexpected heated turn late in the third quarter.
With Illinois holding onto a 14–10 over South Carolina, Fighting Illini coach Bret Bielema walked onto the field to check on injured defensive back Jaheim Clarke on the field. Once Clark stood back up, Bielema held both arms out to signal for a substitution as he walked off the field. He continued to hold those arms out while staring directly at the South Carolina huddle, appearing to taunt the opposing sideline.
