In a thrilling debut at Snapdragon Stadium, Syracuse (10-3) triumphed over Washington State (8-5) 52-35 in the 45th Annual Holiday Bowl. The Cougars initially took a 21-14 lead after the first quarter, but the Orange seized control with a dominant 21-point second quarter and never looked back. Quarterback Kyle McCord delivered a record-breaking performance, surpassing the ACC single-season passing yards record with over 450 yards and five touchdowns. Lequint Allen added 100 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Oronde Gadsden II and Trebor Pena each scored twice in the win. The game showcased Syracuse’s offensive firepower and solidified Snapdragon Stadium as a prime destination for major bowl games. Read the full story via the link in our bio. 🖋: Iain Henderson 📸: Ysa Garcia #HolidayBowl #SyracuseFootball #KyleMcCord #SnapdragonStadium #CollegeFootball #BowlSeason #GameChanger #SnapdragonDebut