Kyle McCord has had a terrific season for Syracuse. McCord, who started for the Ohio State football last season, parted ways with Ryan Day and the Buckeyes program after a disappointing 2023 campaign.
He had been with the Buckeyes since 2021, spending two seasons as a backup quarterback. McCord’s good friend, Marvin Harrison Jr., went pro, and he found a place where he could be a star.
He’s certainly become that with the Orange. McCord upset the top-ten Miami Hurricanes Saturday, and he threw for 380 yards and three touchdowns, arguably his most complete game of the season.
A few days after the game, Syracuse’s head coach continued to highlight how good the senior quarterback has been. He has an ACC-high in passing yards, passing completion, and passing attempts.
Here’s how he phrased his appreciation to Day for letting go of McCord. Fran Brown said he owns Day a case of champagne.
.@FranBrownCuse says he owes Ryan Day a case of champagne for allowing Kyle McCord to get to @CuseFootball. pic.twitter.com/knVEziA85f
— Jim Rome (@jimrome) December 2, 2024
McCord has been winning as well and has the Orange sitting fourth in the ACC. With a 9-3 overall record, they won’t make the College Football Playoff, but they will be playing a bowl.
