On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe envisions a world where SU quarterback Kyle McCord is granted a fifth-year of eligibility and what that would look like for Syracuse football. Brent also navigates through a feeling he's never experienced from Syracuse basketball fans and how they are going to have to grind through the rest of the 2024-25 season.

Brent then brings on syracuse.com's Chris Carlson to discuss the situation with SU football's Holiday Bowl opponent, Washington State. The Cougars have lost over 20 players to the transfer portal, including 12 starters. Will they be able to field a team on December 27 in San Diego? Brent and Chris also discuss the ups and downs of college football's "silly season" with the transfer portal, NIL, recruiting, bowl prep and the College Football Playoff all intertwining.

Music provided by Sydney Irving and her new single "Getting Better." Find Sydney on Spotify and YouTube.

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Brent also reacted to thoughts and opinions from Syracuse Sports Insiders on the loss to Georgetown.

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