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Gallery: Syracuse takes on Penn State at MetLife Stadium

By Ziniu Chen

 

Syracuse cheerleaders and members of the marching band perform outside MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
Syracuse cheerleaders and members of the marching band perform outside MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
The Orange takes the field in its season opener against Penn State.
The Orange takes the field in its season opener against Penn State. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Syracuse running back Jerome Smith runs up the middle, trying to burst by Penn State's Jordan Lucas.
Syracuse running back Jerome Smith runs up the middle, trying to burst by Penn State's Jordan Lucas. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Dyshawn Davis celebrates after wrapping up PSU's Bill Belton. Davis played in front of his great grandparents, and other family members.
Dyshawn Davis celebrates after wrapping up PSU's Bill Belton. Davis played in front of his great grandparents, and other family members. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Head coach Scott Shafer looks on from the sideline. Shafer coached his first game as a head coach on Saturday.
Head coach Scott Shafer looks on from the sideline. Shafer coached his first game as a head coach on Saturday. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Marquis Spruill tackles 6-foot-7, 257-pound tight end Jesse James.
Marquis Spruill tackles 6-foot-7, 257-pound tight end Jesse James. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Jarrod West rises up to try and corral a pass from Syracuse quarterback Drew Allen in the second quarter.
Jarrod West rises up to try and corral a pass from Syracuse quarterback Drew Allen in the second quarter. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Syracuse quarterback Drew Allen takes a snap from center Macky MacPherson. Allen finished 17-for-38 with 193 yards and two interceptions in his debut.
Syracuse quarterback Drew Allen takes a snap from center Macky MacPherson. Allen finished 17-for-38 with 193 yards and two interceptions in his debut. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg led the Nittany Lions to a 23-17 win over the Orange. Hackenberg, a freshman, finished 22-for-31 with 273 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.
Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg led the Nittany Lions to a 23-17 win over the Orange. Hackenberg, a freshman, finished 22-for-31 with 273 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Defensive end Robert Welsh intercepted a Hackenberg pass in the fourth quarter and returned the ball to the one-yard line. Welsh did a flip toward the goal line but came up a tad short, setting Jerome Smith up for his second touchdown of the game.
Defensive end Robert Welsh intercepted a Hackenberg pass in the fourth quarter and returned the ball to the one-yard line. Welsh did a flip toward the goal line but came up a tad short, setting Jerome Smith up for his second touchdown of the game. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Cheering Syracuse fans encircle a melancholy Penn State fan in the second half.
Cheering Syracuse fans encircle a melancholy Penn State fan in the second half. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
A host of SU defenders, including linebacker Cameron Lynch, swarm PSU running back Zach Zwinak.
A host of SU defenders, including linebacker Cameron Lynch, swarm PSU running back Zach Zwinak. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Drew Allen started his first game for Syracuse on Saturday at MetLife Stadium. Allen finished the day 17-of-38 with 193 yards and two interceptions as the Orange lost 23-17 to Penn State.
Drew Allen started his first game for Syracuse on Saturday at MetLife Stadium. Allen finished the day 17-of-38 with 193 yards and two interceptions as the Orange lost 23-17 to Penn State. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Spruill hits James, sending him airborne and eventually to the ground.
Spruill hits James, sending him airborne and eventually to the ground. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Tyler Ferguson threw one pass for Penn State when Hackenberg was briefly sidelined. Here, Ferguson hands the ball off to Belton.
Tyler Ferguson threw one pass for Penn State when Hackenberg was briefly sidelined. Here, Ferguson hands the ball off to Belton. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Jerome Smith rushed for two touchdowns on the day, racking up 73 yards and keeping SU in the game.
Jerome Smith rushed for two touchdowns on the day, racking up 73 yards and keeping SU in the game. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Syracuse fans watch the action from above in the second half.
Syracuse fans watch the action from above in the second half. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Published on August 31, 2013 at 6:23 pm

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