Kyle McCord, Syracuse pull away from Washington State in Holiday Bowl

Syracuse wide receiver Trebor Pena, right, runs with the ball after a catch during the Holiday Bowl against Washington State on Friday night at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Washington State quarterback Zevi Eckhaus scores the game’s first touchdown in the first quarter. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Washington State offensive lineman Christian Hilborn (61) and quarterback Jaxon Potter (5)...