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How to watch Washington State vs. Syracuse: Holiday Bowl time, TV channel, live stream – December 27, 2024

How to watch Washington State vs. Syracuse: Holiday Bowl time, TV channel, live stream – December 27, 2024

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Kyle McCord and the Syracuse Orange will face the Washington State Cougars in the Holiday Bowl on Friday, December 27, 2024. Kickoff is at 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX.

This matchup will be available on FOX.

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How to watch Syracuse vs. Washington State

  • When: Friday, December 27, 2024, 8:00 p.m. ET
  • Location: Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California
  • Live boxing result: FOX Sports

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  • Syracuse vs Washington State Predictions

Syracuse’s 2024 schedule

Date Opponent Score
August 31, 2024 against Ohio W 38-22
09/07/2024 vs. Georgia Tech W 31-28
09/20/2024 against Stanford L 26-24
September 28, 2024 vs. Holy Cross W 42-14
October 4, 2024 at UNLV W 44-41
October 12, 2024 in the state of North Carolina W 24-17
October 24, 2024 in Pittsburgh L 41-13
11/02/2024 vs. Virginia Tech W 38-31
November 9, 2024 at Boston College L 37-31
November 16, 2024 in California W 33-25
November 23, 2024 vs. UConn W 31-24
November 30, 2024 vs Miami (FL) W 42-38
12/27/2024 vs. Washington State

Syracuse 2024 stats and insights

  • Syracuse has the 67th-ranked defense this season (369.1 yards allowed per game) and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking ninth-best with a total of 456.1 yards per game.
  • On offense, Syracuse was among the top 25 units in passing yards and ranked best in the FBS with 363.1 yards per game. The Orange rank 65th in defense (216 passing yards allowed per game).
  • Offensively, the Orange rank 34th in the FBS with 32.6 points per game. They now rank 94th in points allowed (369.1 points allowed per contest).
  • While the Orange’s run defense ranked 74th with 153.1 rushing yards allowed per game, they were less successful on offense, ranking eighth (93 rushing yards per game).
  • Syracuse owns the 44th ranked defense in third-down efficiency this season (36.2% third-down percentage allowed) and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 48th in third-down conversions .9% the ninth best place rate.
  • With 14 forced turnovers (91st in the FBS) versus 15 committed turnovers (40th in the FBS), the Orange (-1) are 65th in college football in turnovers.

Syracuse 2024 key player

name position statistics
Kyle McCord QB 4,326 YDS (65.8%) / 29 TD / 12 INT
-58 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / -4.8 RUSH YPG
LeQuint Allen RB 901 YDS / 14 TD / 75.1 YPG / 4.3 YPC
61 REC / 484 REC YDS / 3 REC TD / 40.3 REC YPG
Trebor Pena WR 79 REC / 871 YDS / 7 TD / 72.6 YPG
Jackson Meeks WR 73 REC / 911 YDS / 7 TD / 75.9 YPG
Justin Barron DB 77 TKL / 6 TFL / 2 SACKS / 1 INT
Devin Grant DB 47 TKL / 7 TFL / 2 SACKS / 1 INT
Marlowe wax L.B 41 TKL / 5 TFL / 4.5 SACK / 1 INT
Duce chestnut DB 59 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT

Washington State’s 2024 schedule

Date Opponent Score
August 31, 2024 against Portland State W 70-30
09/07/2024 vs. Texas Tech W 37-16
September 14, 2024 against Washington W 24-19
09/20/2024 against San Jose State W 54-52
September 28, 2024 at Boise State L 45-24
October 12, 2024 at Fresno State W 25-17
October 19, 2024 against Hawaii W 42-10
October 26, 2024 at San Diego State W 29-26
November 9, 2024 vs. Utah State W 49-28
November 16, 2024 in New Mexico L 38-35
November 23, 2024 at Oregon State L 41-38
November 30, 2024 against Wyoming L 15-14
12/27/2024 against Syracuse

Washington State 2024 Stats and Insights

  • While Washington State’s defense has faltered, ranking 18th with 430.4 total yards per game, its offense ranks 21st with 440.4 total yards per game.
  • Washington State ranks 18th in yards allowed per game (255.3), but at least it has improved on offense and ranks 23rd in yards allowed per game (268.8).
  • The Cougars’ offensive attack has led the way for the team as they rank eighth in the FBS with 36.8 points per game. Defensively, they concede 28.1 points per game, which puts them in 89th place.
  • The Cougars are averaging 171.6 rushing yards per game on offense this season (55th). They are now giving up 175.1 rushing yards per game (98th) on defense.
  • From an offensive perspective, Washington State has a conversion rate of 41% (62nd). It ranks 69th in the FBS on defense (38.8% third-down rate allowed).
  • The Cougars have had 22 forced turnovers and turned the ball over 11 times this season, resulting in a +11 turnover margin, 10th best in the FBS.

Washington State Key Players 2024

name position statistics
John Mateer QB 3,139 YDS (64.6%) / 29 TD / 7 INT
826 RUSH YDS / 15 RUSH TD / 68.8 RUSH YPG
Kyle Williams WR 60 REC / 1,026 YDS / 13 TD / 85.5 YPG
Wayshawn Parker RB 735YDS/4TD/61.3YPG/5.4YPC
11 REC / 108 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 10.8 REC YPG
Kris Hutson WR 54 REC / 683 YDS / 2 TD / 56.9 YPG
Taariq Al-Uqdah L.B 65 TKL / 2 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD
Kyle Thornton L.B 61 TKL / 6 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT
Kapena Gushiken DB 47 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Ansel Din-Mbuh DL 24 TKL / 6 TFL / 6 BAG

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