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Gallery: Syracuse falls to 2-4 on season with 23-15 loss at Rutgers

By Nate Shron
Rutgers wide receiver Brandon Coleman can't quite bring in a high pass in the end zone as Syracuse cornerback Brandon Reddish gives him a push.
Rutgers wide receiver Brandon Coleman can't quite bring in a high pass in the end zone as Syracuse cornerback Brandon Reddish gives him a push. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Quarterback Ryan Nassib fires a pass in Syracuse's 23-15 loss to Rutgers Saturday.
Quarterback Ryan Nassib fires a pass in Syracuse's 23-15 loss to Rutgers Saturday. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
The Rutgers Scarlet Knight mascot runs up as if to kick Otto the Orange.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knight mascot runs up as if to kick Otto the Orange. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Rutgers tight end D.C. Jefferson can't make a leaping grab in the end zone.
Rutgers tight end D.C. Jefferson can't make a leaping grab in the end zone. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Syracuse offensive lineman Justin Pugh celebrates the Orange's touchdown in the second quarter in Piscataway, N.J.
Syracuse offensive lineman Justin Pugh celebrates the Orange's touchdown in the second quarter in Piscataway, N.J. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Syracuse wide receiver Marcus Sales hauls in a two-point conversion in the fourth quarter, cutting Rutgers' lead to 23-15.
Syracuse wide receiver Marcus Sales hauls in a two-point conversion in the fourth quarter, cutting Rutgers' lead to 23-15. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Syracuse quarterback Ryan Nassib scrambles, looking for a running lane.
Syracuse quarterback Ryan Nassib scrambles, looking for a running lane. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Syracuse head coach Doug Marrone looks on as Syracuse falls to Rutgers 23-15.
Syracuse head coach Doug Marrone looks on as Syracuse falls to Rutgers 23-15. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Syracuse running back Adonis Ameen-Moore takes a carry up the middle to the end zone in the second quarter.
Syracuse running back Adonis Ameen-Moore takes a carry up the middle to the end zone in the second quarter. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Rutgers running back Jawan Jamison gives a stiff arm to Syracuse linebacker Siriki Diabate as he runs upfield.
Rutgers running back Jawan Jamison gives a stiff arm to Syracuse linebacker Siriki Diabate as he runs upfield. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Syracuse linebackers Dyshawn Davis (35) and Marquis Spruill (11) are among a group of defenders trying to stuff the Rutgers offense.
Syracuse linebackers Dyshawn Davis (35) and Marquis Spruill (11) are among a group of defenders trying to stuff the Rutgers offense. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Quarterback Ryan Nassib trots off the field during Saturday's loss.
Quarterback Ryan Nassib trots off the field during Saturday's loss. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Syracuse wide receiver Marcus Sales tosses the ball away.
Syracuse wide receiver Marcus Sales tosses the ball away. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Syracuse safety Durell Eskridge (3) tries to bring down Rutgers wide receiver Brandon Coleman.
Syracuse safety Durell Eskridge (3) tries to bring down Rutgers wide receiver Brandon Coleman. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Prince-Tyson Gulley looks for some running room around center Macky MacPherson.
Prince-Tyson Gulley looks for some running room around center Macky MacPherson. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Syracuse wide receiver Marcus Sales leaps for an incoming pass.
Syracuse wide receiver Marcus Sales leaps for an incoming pass. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Syracuse wide receiver Marcus Sales makes a catch in the air.
Syracuse wide receiver Marcus Sales makes a catch in the air. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
A Rutgers receiver is upended by Syracuse safety Shamarko Thomas (right).
A Rutgers receiver is upended by Syracuse safety Shamarko Thomas (right). Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Syracuse wide receiver Chris Clark breaks away after making a catch and heads to the end zone for a 40-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Syracuse wide receiver Chris Clark breaks away after making a catch and heads to the end zone for a 40-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Syracuse running back Jerome Smith is dragged down by a defender.
Syracuse running back Jerome Smith is dragged down by a defender. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
(From left) Syracuse linebacker Siriki Diabate and defensive linemen Jay Bromley and Brandon Sharpe gang tackle a Rutgers player.
(From left) Syracuse linebacker Siriki Diabate and defensive linemen Jay Bromley and Brandon Sharpe gang tackle a Rutgers player. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
The Rutgers student section cheers as the Scarlet Knights defeat Syracuse 23-15 on Saturday.
The Rutgers student section cheers as the Scarlet Knights defeat Syracuse 23-15 on Saturday. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
A view from the top of High Point Solutions Stadium in Piscataway, N.J.
A view from the top of High Point Solutions Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Syracuse linebacker Siriki Diabate lays a hard hit on Rutgers tight end D.C. Jefferson.
Syracuse linebacker Siriki Diabate lays a hard hit on Rutgers tight end D.C. Jefferson. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Rutgers quarterback Gary Nova hands to running back Jawan Jamison as Rutgers tries to get out of its own end zone.
Rutgers quarterback Gary Nova hands to running back Jawan Jamison as Rutgers tries to get out of its own end zone. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Ryan Nassib sits on the sidelines during Syracuse's 23-15 loss to Rutgers.
Ryan Nassib sits on the sidelines during Syracuse's 23-15 loss to Rutgers. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Linebacker Steve Beauharnais (42) leads the Rutgers celebration after the game.
Linebacker Steve Beauharnais (42) leads the Rutgers celebration after the game. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Syracuse head coach Doug Marrone prior to the game.
Syracuse head coach Doug Marrone prior to the game. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Rutgers' knight mascot comes out on the field on a horse before the game.
Rutgers' knight mascot comes out on the field on a horse before the game. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
A look at the tailgate outside of High Point Solutions Stadium in Piscataway, N.J.
A look at the tailgate outside of High Point Solutions Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Syracuse tight end Beckett Wales (85) and the rest of the Orange try and get pumped up before the game.
Syracuse tight end Beckett Wales (85) and the rest of the Orange try and get pumped up before the game. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Rutgers players prepare to run out of the tunnel before kickoff.
Rutgers players prepare to run out of the tunnel before kickoff. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Rutgers wide receiver Brandon Coleman makes a one-handed catch with Syracuse cornerback Keon Lyn (8) in tight coverage.
Rutgers wide receiver Brandon Coleman makes a one-handed catch with Syracuse cornerback Keon Lyn (8) in tight coverage. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Quarterback Ryan Nassib (12) barks out signals to his offense in Saturday's game against Rutgers.
Quarterback Ryan Nassib (12) barks out signals to his offense in Saturday's game against Rutgers. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Quarterback Ryan Nassib looks for an open receiver.
Quarterback Ryan Nassib looks for an open receiver. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Rutgers quarterback Gary Nova looks to pass.
Rutgers quarterback Gary Nova looks to pass. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Syracuse wide receiver Jarrod West loses his balance as he battles Rutgers defensive back Logan Ryan.
Syracuse wide receiver Jarrod West loses his balance as he battles Rutgers defensive back Logan Ryan. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Running back Jerome Smith looks for a lane to run.
Running back Jerome Smith looks for a lane to run. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Rutgers quarterback Gary Nova scrambles away from Syracuse defenders.
Rutgers quarterback Gary Nova scrambles away from Syracuse defenders. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Wide receiver Alec Lemon is brought down after making a catch.
Wide receiver Alec Lemon is brought down after making a catch. Nate Shron | Staff Photographer
Published on October 15, 2012 at 2:54 am

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