Syracuse Orange 52–35 Washington State Cougars: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2024

Quick answer

Syracuse Orange defeated Washington State Cougars 52–35 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Syracuse Orange 52, Washington State Cougars 35.

Game summary

Syracuse Orange rolled past Washington State Cougars 52–35 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 12 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 13 plays.
Passing leader: Kyle McCord (Syracuse) — 443.0 pass yds, 5 TD, +0.68 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: LeQuint Allen — 120.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Kyle Williams — 10 rec, 176.0 yds.
EPA edge: Syracuse (+0.575/play) vs Washington State (+0.170/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Syracuse Orange	18	18	6	9	52
Washington State Cougars	12	0	6	6	35

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

SYRSyracuse Orange

+3OPP 13

WSUWashington State Cougars

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Washington State
Q1TD
ZEZevi Eckhaus
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Zevi Eckhaus rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Syracuse
Q1TD
TPTrebor Pena
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Kyle McCord pass to Trebor Pena for a touchdown (19 yards)
Syracuse
Q1TD
LALeQuint Allen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
LeQuint Allen rushes 12 yards for a touchdown
Washington State
Q1TD
KWKyle Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Zevi Eckhaus pass to Kyle Williams for a touchdown (66 yards)
Syracuse
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Punt return touchdown
Syracuse
Q2TD
OGOronde Gadsden II
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
Kyle McCord pass to Oronde Gadsden II for a touchdown (18 yards)
Syracuse
Q2TD
LALeQuint Allen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-12
LeQuint Allen rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Syracuse
Q2TD
OGOronde Gadsden II
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-12
Kyle McCord pass to Oronde Gadsden II for a touchdown (5 yards)
Washington State
Q3TD
CHCarlos Hernandez
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-18
Zevi Eckhaus pass to Carlos Hernandez for a touchdown (42 yards)
Syracuse
Q3TD
TPTrebor Pena
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
42-18
Kyle McCord pass to Trebor Pena for a touchdown (45 yards)
Syracuse
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
45-18
Field goal good from 30 yards
Syracuse
Q4TD
LALeQuint Allen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
51-18
Kyle McCord pass to LeQuint Allen for a touchdown (33 yards)
Washington State
Q4TD
BGBranden Ganashamoorthy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
51-24
Zevi Eckhaus pass to Branden Ganashamoorthy for a touchdown (9 yards)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Kyle McCord (Syracuse) — 443.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.68 EPA/play +25.27 EPA
Zevi Eckhaus (Washington State) — 392.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +11.12 EPA

Rushing

LeQuint Allen (Syracuse) — 120.0 yds · 2 TD +0.38 EPA
Leo Pulalasi (Washington State) — 61.0 yds -0.17 EPA
Zevi Eckhaus (Washington State) — 33.0 yds · 1 TD +0.53 EPA

Receiving

Kyle Williams (Washington State) — 10 rec · 176.0 yds +0.88 EPA
Carlos Hernandez (Washington State) — 8 rec · 80.0 yds +0.15 EPA
Jackson Meeks (Syracuse) — 5 rec · 110.0 yds +0.53 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kyle McCord	Syracuse	37	64.9%	443	5	+0.68	+25.27
Zevi Eckhaus	Washington State	43	72.1%	392	3	+0.26	+11.12

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Syracuse	Washington State
Plays	60	73
EPA / play	+0.575	+0.170
Total EPA	+34.53	+12.42
Success rate	58.3%	41.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.683	+0.259
Rush EPA / play	+0.403	+0.043
Yards	620	506

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Syracuse	4	17	-2.25	Punt
Q1	Washington State	8	68	+5.49	Rush TD
Q1	Syracuse	6	75	+6.46	Pass TD
Q1	Washington State	5	18	-2.08	Punt
Q1	Syracuse	4	51	+3.95	Rush TD
Q1	Washington State	3	73	+6.06	Pass TD
Q1	Syracuse	3	2	-2.95	Touchdown
Q1	Syracuse	7	75	+6.19	Pass TD
Q2	Washington State	4	34	+0.96	Ended
Q2	Syracuse	8	94	+7.12	Rush TD
Q2	Washington State	9	59	-5.86	Interception
Q2	Syracuse	8	50	+4.65	Pass TD
Q2	Washington State	1	7	0.00	Ended
Q3	Washington State	9	36	-1.36	Missed FG
Q3	Syracuse	6	69	+1.26	Missed FG
Q3	Washington State	10	74	+6.30	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Washington State Cougars · Zevi Eckhaus pass to Kyle Williams for a touchdown (66 yards) (+6.51 EPA)
Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Kyle McCord pass to Darrell Gill Jr. for 49 yards (3rd & 21) (+5.34 EPA)
Q4 · Washington State Cougars · Zevi Eckhaus pass intercepted (-5.27 EPA)
Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Punt return touchdown (-5.27 EPA)
Q3 · Washington State Cougars · Zevi Eckhaus pass to Carlos Hernandez for a touchdown (42 yards) (+5.18 EPA)
Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Kyle McCord pass to Trebor Pena for a touchdown (45 yards) (+3.6 EPA)
Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Kyle McCord pass to LeQuint Allen for a touchdown (33 yards) (+3.56 EPA)
Q4 · Washington State Cougars · Zevi Eckhaus pass to Branden Ganashamoorthy for a touchdown (9 yards) (+3.55 EPA)

Key takeaways

Syracuse Orange controlled the final (52–35) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Kyle McCord (Syracuse) — 443.0 yds, 5 TD.
EPA edge: Syracuse at 0.575 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Syracuse Orange vs Washington State Cougars?

Syracuse Orange 52, Washington State Cougars 35 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Syracuse Orange vs Washington State Cougars?

Syracuse Orange won with a final score of 52–35.

Where can I find the Syracuse Orange vs Washington State Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401729867.

Who led Syracuse Orange vs Washington State Cougars in passing?

Kyle McCord (Syracuse) led passers with 443.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Syracuse Orange at Washington State Cougars in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.