Syracuse projected starting lineup and depth chart for DirecTV Holiday Bowl | 2024-25 College football season
In the 2024 DirecTV Holiday Bowl, No. 21 Syracuse Orange takes on the Washington State Cougars at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California. The kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET on Friday. Syracuse is heavily favored by 18 points with an over/under of 59.5.
When the Orange takes the field, they have the chance to secure the program's seventh 10-win season. They have the momentum since they defeated Miami 42-38 in an upset win to wind up their regular season.
Let's take a look at Syracuse's projected starting lineup and depth chart for DirecTV Holiday Bowl.
Syracuse projected starting lineup and depth chart for DirecTV Holiday Bowl
Offensive Positions
WR-X (Wide Receiver X):
Starter: Jackson Meeks
- 2nd: Darrell Gill Jr.
WR-Z (Wide Receiver Z):
Starter: Umari Hatcher (Questionable)
- 2nd: Justus Ross-Simmons
WR-SL (Slot Receiver):
Starter: Trebor Pena
- 2nd: Emanuel Ross
LT (Left Tackle):
Starter: Da'Metrius Weatherspoon
- 2nd: David Wohlabaugh Jr.
- 3rd: Joshua Miller
LG (Left Guard):
Starter: Jakob Bradford
- 2nd: Codie Hornsby
- 3rd: Lysander Moeolo
C (Center):
Starter: J'Onre Reed
- 2nd: Josh Ilaoa
RG (Right Guard):
Starter: Mark Petry
- 2nd: Joe Cruz
RT (Right Tackle):
Starter: Savion Washington
- 2nd: Enrique Cruz Jr.
- 3rd: Trevion Mack
TE (Tight End):
Starter: Oronde Gadsden II
- 2nd: Dan Villari
QB (Quarterback):
Starter: Kyle McCord
- 2nd: Michael Johnson Jr.
- 3rd: Carlos Del Rio-Wilson
RB (Running Back):
Starter: LeQuint Allen
- 2nd: Yasin Willis
- 3rd: Malachi James (Questionable)
Defensive Positions
LDE (Left Defensive End):
Starter: Fadil Diggs
- 2nd: David Omopariola
- 3rd: KingJoseph Edwards
LDT (Left Defensive Tackle):
Starter: Maraad Watson
- 2nd: Isaiah Hastings
RDT (Right Defensive Tackle):
Starter: Rashard Perry
- 2nd: Elijah Fuentes-Cundiff
RDE (Right Defensive End):
Starter: Denis Jaquez Jr.
- 2nd: Chase Simmons
- 3rd: Jahide Lesaine Jr.
WLB (Weak-Side Linebacker):
Starter: Justin Barron
- 2nd: Anwar Sparrow
MLB (Middle Linebacker):
Starter: Marlowe Wax
- 2nd: Derek McDonald
- 3rd: James Heard
LCB (Left Cornerback):
Starter: Clarence Lewis
- 2nd: Jayden Bellamy
- 3rd: Ibn McDaniels
SS (Strong Safety):
Starter: Alijah Clark
- 2nd: Braheem Long Jr.
- 3rd: Cornell Perry
FS (Free Safety):
Starter: Duce Chestnut
- 2nd: Berry Buxton III
RCB (Right Cornerback):
Starter: Marcellus Barnes Jr.
- 2nd: Greg Delaine
STAR (Nickel/Hybrid Linebacker):
Starter: Devin Grant
- 2nd: Jaeden Gould
Special Teams
PT (Punter):
Starter: Jack Stonehouse
- 2nd: Jackson Kennedy
PK (Placekicker):
Starter: Jackson Kennedy
- 2nd: Jadyn Oh
- 3rd: Brady Denaburg
KO (Kickoff Specialist):
Starter: Brady Denaburg
- 2nd: Jadyn Oh
- 3rd: Jackson Kennedy
LS (Long Snapper):
Starter: Tom Callahan
- 2nd: Ethan Stangle
- 3rd: Jacob Zuhr
H (Holder):
Starter: Jack Stonehouse
PR (Punt Returner):
Starter: Trebor Pena
- 2nd: Davien Kerr
KR (Kick Returner):
Starter: Emanuel Ross
- 2nd: Malachi James (Questionable)
Injuries:
- Marcus Washington Jr. (LB): Out
- Braylen Ingraham (DL): Out
- Zeed Haynes (WR): Out
- Will Nixon (WR): Out
- Kevin Jobity Jr. (DL): Out
- Dion Wilson Jr. (DL): Out
- Umari Hatcher (WR): Questionable
- Malachi James (RB): Questionable