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Kyle McCord, Syracuse Offense Wows CFB Fans vs. Hajj-Malik Williams, No. 25 UNLV | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 04: Kyle McCord #6 of the Syracuse Orange attempts a pass in the first quarter of a game against the UNLV Rebels at Allegiant Stadium on October 04, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)

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Kyle McCord shined during Syracuse's clash with No. 25 UNLV on Friday night.

McCord completed 40 of 63 yards, three touchdowns and one interception to help the Orange to a 44-41 overtime victory over the Rebels. He completed his first 10 passes of the game and added 22 rushing yards. His six-yard touchdown pass to Jackson Meeks with 23 seconds left in regulation forced overtime.

After entering the contest with a 364.8 yards per game average, the highest in the country, McCord continued to rack up yards through the air against a Rebels team that entered the game with a 4-0 record.

Junior LeQuint Allen led Syracuse's rushing attack with 19 carries for 71 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winning score in overtime. He added nine catches for 58 yards and two more scores. Freshman Yasin Willis also provided a spark on the ground, rushing for 62 yards and a touchdown on just eight attempts.

Fans were impressed with the performance of McCord and the rest of Syracuse's offense.

Ari Wasserman @AriWasserman

Kyle McCord takes a stuttering step back to rush for first down, and he continues to do things I've never seen him do before.

Hajj-Malik Williams started his second straight game at quarterback for the Rebels after Matthew Sluka was ejected for a foul. He completed 84 percent of his throws for 227 yards, threw three touchdowns and an interception while adding 53 rushing yards and a score in the loss.

By Vanessa

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