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