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Syracuse loses to Northwestern 42-41

By Andrew Renneisen
Syracuse players gather together before the game.
Syracuse players gather together before the game. Andrew Renneisen | Photo Editor
Quarterback Ryan Nassib (12) hands the ball to Jerome Smith (45).
Quarterback Ryan Nassib (12) hands the ball to Jerome Smith (45). Andrew Renneisen | Photo Editor
Safety Jeremi Wilkes (28) makes a flying tackle.
Safety Jeremi Wilkes (28) makes a flying tackle. Andrew Renneisen | Photo Editor
Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter is taken down by Shamarko Thomas after scrambling.
Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter is taken down by Shamarko Thomas after scrambling. Andrew Renneisen | Photo Editor
Syracuse running back Jerome Smith finds a hole against defenders.
Syracuse running back Jerome Smith finds a hole against defenders. Andrew Renneisen | Photo Editor
Northwestern linebacker Chi Chi Ariguzo intercepts a pass in the first half in front of the Syracuse sideline.
Northwestern linebacker Chi Chi Ariguzo intercepts a pass in the first half in front of the Syracuse sideline. Andrew Renneisen | Photo Editor
Syracuse quarterback Ryan Nassib is attended to after getting the wind knocked out of him in the first half.
Syracuse quarterback Ryan Nassib is attended to after getting the wind knocked out of him in the first half. Andrew Renneisen | Photo Editor
Wide receiver Christian Jones reacts after scoring a touchdown in the first half.
Wide receiver Christian Jones reacts after scoring a touchdown in the first half. Andrew Renneisen | Photo Editor
Syracuse tight end Beckett Wales fumbles the ball as he is hit in the first half.
Syracuse tight end Beckett Wales fumbles the ball as he is hit in the first half. Andrew Renneisen | Photo Editor
Wide receiver Christopher Clark just misses making a reception.
Wide receiver Christopher Clark just misses making a reception. Andrew Renneisen | Photo Editor
Syracuse running back Prince-Tyson Gulley breaks away from defender Ibraheim Campbell on his way to the end zone in the first half.
Syracuse running back Prince-Tyson Gulley breaks away from defender Ibraheim Campbell on his way to the end zone in the first half. Andrew Renneisen | Photo Editor
Syracuse wide receiver Jarrod West lays in the end zone after an incomplete pass.
Syracuse wide receiver Jarrod West lays in the end zone after an incomplete pass. Andrew Renneisen | Photo Editor
Northwestern wide receiver Demetrius Fields reacts after scoring a touchdown in the final minute to give Northwestern a 42-41 lead.
Northwestern wide receiver Demetrius Fields reacts after scoring a touchdown in the final minute to give Northwestern a 42-41 lead. Andrew Renneisen | Photo Editor
Syracuse head coach Doug Marrone walks off the field with his head down following the game.
Syracuse head coach Doug Marrone walks off the field with his head down following the game. Andrew Renneisen | Photo Editor
Syracuse fullback Carl Cutler is stopped by Northwestern defenders.
Syracuse fullback Carl Cutler is stopped by Northwestern defenders. Andrew Renneisen | Photo Editor
Syracuse defensive tackle Jay Bromley (96) reacts after sacking Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter.
Syracuse defensive tackle Jay Bromley (96) reacts after sacking Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter. Andrew Renneisen | Photo Editor
Wide receiver Jeremiah Kobena catches a touchdown pass from Ryan Nassib.
Wide receiver Jeremiah Kobena catches a touchdown pass from Ryan Nassib. Andrew Renneisen | Photo Editor
Wide receiver Jeremiah Kobena (25), strides into the end zone after catching a touchdown pass from Ryan Nassib.
Wide receiver Jeremiah Kobena (25), strides into the end zone after catching a touchdown pass from Ryan Nassib. Andrew Renneisen | Photo Editor
Syracuse defensive end, Markus Pierce-Brewster tries to get to Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter.
Syracuse defensive end, Markus Pierce-Brewster tries to get to Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter. Andrew Renneisen | Photo Editor
Syracuse fans jumped into the Northwestern fan section.
Syracuse fans jumped into the Northwestern fan section. Andrew Renneisen | Photo Editor
Syracuse wide receiver, Jarrod West breaks away from Northwestern cornerback Demetrius Danger.
Syracuse wide receiver, Jarrod West breaks away from Northwestern cornerback Demetrius Danger. Andrew Renneisen | Photo Editor
Syracuse quarterback Ryan Nassib looks to pass.
Syracuse quarterback Ryan Nassib looks to pass. Andrew Renneisen | Photo Editor
Wide receiver Jeremiah Kobena shows the ball after scoring a touchdown in the second half.
Wide receiver Jeremiah Kobena shows the ball after scoring a touchdown in the second half. Andrew Renneisen | Photo Editor
Syracuse wide receiver Marcus Sales fights for the ball in the second half.
Syracuse wide receiver Marcus Sales fights for the ball in the second half. Andrew Renneisen | Photo Editor
Syracuse wide receiver Marcus Sales comes down with a catch in the second half.
Syracuse wide receiver Marcus Sales comes down with a catch in the second half. Andrew Renneisen | Photo Editor
Syracuse wide receivers Christopher Clark, (36), Marcus Sales, (5), and tight end Beckett Wales, (85), celebrate a touchdown.
Syracuse wide receivers Christopher Clark, (36), Marcus Sales, (5), and tight end Beckett Wales, (85), celebrate a touchdown. Andrew Renneisen | Photo Editor
Northwestern running back Venric Mark returns a punt for a touchdown in the first half.
Northwestern running back Venric Mark returns a punt for a touchdown in the first half. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Ryan Nassib quarterback for Syracuse, is rushed as he tries to pass.
Ryan Nassib quarterback for Syracuse, is rushed as he tries to pass. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Syracuse quarterback Ryan Nassib sits on the ground after being injured in the first half.
Syracuse quarterback Ryan Nassib sits on the ground after being injured in the first half. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Safety Durell Eskridge lays in pain after a play in the first half.
Safety Durell Eskridge lays in pain after a play in the first half. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Wide receiver Jarrod West is interfered with during a pass attempt.
Wide receiver Jarrod West is interfered with during a pass attempt. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Students watch as Syracuse is defeated in their season opener.
Students watch as Syracuse is defeated in their season opener. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Published on September 1, 2012 at 9:18 pm

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