Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord (6) passes during the second half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Washington State Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord (6) passes under pressure from Washington State edge Raam Stevenson (45) during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord (6) passes during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Washington State Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)