USC football players will start soaking up some Florida sunshine today.
The Gamecocks are due to arrive in Orlando this afternoon to prepare for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. The team will hold a workout before attending a welcome party tonight. While in Orlando, they'll be treated to dinner at a Brazilian steakhouse, they'll attend the Orlando Magic-New York Knicks NBA game tomorrow and visit Universal Studios theme park Saturday.
It all leads up to Tuesday's game against Illinois before they fly back home next Wednesday. Kickoff Tuesday is set for 3:00.
South Carolina is favored by nine-and-a-half points.