Sun, surf, and…football? The 2024 Holiday Bowl brings a clash of conferences to Petco Park in San Diego when the Syracuse Orange take on the Washington State Cougars. This matchup presents a stark contrast in momentum: the No. 21 ranked Orange are riding high on a three-game winning streak, while the Cougars limp into the game having dropped their last three.
Syracuse, fresh off a 42-38 upset of Miami that extinguished the Hurricanes’ playoff aspirations, will look to continue their winning ways. Quarterback Garrett Shrader and running back LeQuint Allen will be key to Syracuse’s success. Washington State, on the other hand, needs a win to salvage some pride after a disappointing end to their regular season. Can they pull off an upset against a surging Syracuse team?
This Holiday Bowl showdown features teams from the Pac-12 and Big Ten, each hoping to end their year on a high note. For Syracuse, a victory would further validate their successful season and boost their ranking. For Washington State, a win would offer a glimmer of hope heading into the offseason. This game has the potential to be a high-scoring affair, given the contrasting styles of the two teams.
The 2024 Holiday Bowl kicks off on Friday, December 27, at 8:00 PM ET on FOX, live from Petco Park in San Diego.
