Washington State will wrap up its 2024 season on Friday when it takes on #21 Syracuse in the Holiday Bowl. The Orange will come into the game as multi-touchdown

No. 21 Syracuse and Washington State will finish their 2024 seasons in beautiful San Diego, California, home of the Holiday Bowl. It's a solid matchup of two teams who exceeded expectations this season.

All the while, the athletic department spent more money than it had, a practice that began under Floyd and continues to be a concern – and consistent with the rest of the university, which has been dealing with a cash crunch since pandemic days, fueled by rising costs and falling enrollment.

With Kyle McCord coming off an incredible campaign under center for Syracuse, the Orange offense should dominate a Cougars program that has suffered significant personnel and player losses over the holidays.

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The Cougars will not be the same team that ended the regular season after coach Jake Dickert left and more than two dozen players entered the transfer portal.