Defensive backs Durell Eskridge and Julian Whigham have officially been ruled out for Friday’s Texas Bowl, according to Syracuse’s injury report.

Eskridge, a sophomore safety, was the Orange’s leading tackler this season with 78 — 52 solo and 26 assisted. He also led SU with four interceptions and saw some action as a wide receiver during Syracuse’s final two regular-season games.

Eskridge tweeted last week that he wouldn’t play in the Orange’s bowl game. He will officially be sidelined with an upper-body injury.

Whigham, a sophomore cornerback, suffered a lung contusion during a loss to then-No. 2 Florida State in November. He had been SU’s No. 3 cornerback since Keon Lyn suffered a season-ending injury against then-No. 3 Clemson. Whigham had 12 tackles in 10 games this season and finished second on the team with three interceptions.

Lyn will also be held out from the Texas Bowl. The cornerback has tweeted during the past months about making a “return” to the field for Syracuse. Head coach Scott Shafer said last week that Lyn would not play in the postseason for the Orange. Monday’s injury report confirms that.