A Holiday Bowl patch is seen on Syracuse place kicker Jackson Kennedy’s (96) jersey during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Fireworks explode overhead during the national anthem before the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Washington State wide receiver Tony Freeman (0) runs the ball against Syracuse during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Washington State quarterback Zevi Eckhaus (4) scores a touchdown against Syracuse during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Washington State offensive lineman Christian Hilborn (61) and quarterback Jaxon Potter (5) celebrate after a touchdown against Syracuse during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord passed for 453 yards and five touchdowns in a 52-35 victory over Washington State in the Holiday Bowl on Friday night at Snapdragon Stadium. (Photo by Meg McLaughlin, The San Diego Union-Tribune/SCNG)Syracuse wide receiver Trebor Pena (2) celebrates after a touchdown against Washington State during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Syracuse wide receiver Trebor Pena (2) runs the ball against Washington State during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Syracuse running back LeQuint Allen (1) runs the ball in for a touchdown against Washington State defensive back Tyson Durant (5) during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Syracuse running back LeQuint Allen (1) and offensive lineman Josh Ilaoa (55) celebrate after a touchdown against Washington State during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Washington State players celebrate a touchdown against Syracuse during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Syracuse tight end Oronde Gadsden II (19) runs the ball in for a touchdown against Washington State defensive back Jamorri Colson (29) during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Syracuse celebrates a touchdown pass to Oronde Gadsden II during the Holiday Bowl on Friday at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday. (Meg McLaughlin/The San Diego Union-Tribune)A pylon sports the Holiday Bowl logo during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Washington State quarterback Zevi Eckhaus (4) is carried back by Syracuse defense during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Syracuse fans question a call during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Syracuse defensive back Alijah Clark (5) celebrates during the Holiday Bowl against Washington State at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Syracuse defensive back Alijah Clark (5) and defensive lineman Maraad Watson (88) hug during the Holiday Bowl against Washington State at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Syracuse defensive back Jalil Martin (17) celebrates with teammates after his interception against Washington State. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Syracuse defensive back Jalil Martin (17) celebrates with defensive back Duce Chestnut (0) after his interception against Washington State during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Syracuse defensive back Jalil Martin (17) reacts after an interception against Washington State during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Syracuse fans watch during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Washington State quarterback Zevi Eckhaus (4) sports In-N-Out Burger themed socks during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Syracuse linebacker David Omopariola (18) tackles Washington State quarterback Zevi Eckhaus (4) during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Washington State long snapper Durham Harris (99) and quarterback Zevi Eckhaus (4) hug as they look on from the sidelines during the Holiday Bowl game against Washington State at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Syracuse running back Tyler Chandler (31) watches the trophy celebration on a teammate’s back during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Syracuse head coach Fran Brown holds up the championship trophy after the Orange beat Washington State during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)American competitive eater Joey Chestnut holds eggnog during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Syracuse offensive lineman Josh Ilaoa (55) holds the championship trophy after the Orange beat Washington State during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
