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Gallery: Syracuse takes on Villanova in Carrier Dome to open season

By Sam Maller
Fifth-year senior and team captain Prince-Tyson Gulley looks into the crowd before kickoff.
Fifth-year senior and team captain Prince-Tyson Gulley looks into the crowd before kickoff. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Zoe O'Leary of the SU marching band looks on, waiting for the Orange to take the field.
Zoe O'Leary of the SU marching band looks on, waiting for the Orange to take the field. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Villanova wide receiver Poppy Livers hauls in a catch despite tight coverage from a Syracuse defensive back.
Villanova wide receiver Poppy Livers hauls in a catch despite tight coverage from a Syracuse defensive back. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Gulley coasts into the end zone to finish his 65-yard rushing touchdown, the Orange's first score of the season.
Gulley coasts into the end zone to finish his 65-yard rushing touchdown, the Orange's first score of the season. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Syracuse quarterback Terrel Hunt looks downfield from the pocket.
Syracuse quarterback Terrel Hunt looks downfield from the pocket. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Villanova quarterback John Robertson keeps his eyes downfield as the Syracuse defensive line applies pressure.
Villanova quarterback John Robertson keeps his eyes downfield as the Syracuse defensive line applies pressure. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Hunt reacts as penalty flags fly and the Villanova defense applauds his actions. Hunt was ejected shortly after for throwing a punch at a Wildcat defender who tackled him.
Hunt reacts as penalty flags fly and the Villanova defense applauds his actions. Hunt was ejected shortly after for throwing a punch at a Wildcat defender who tackled him. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Austin Wilson, playing in place of the ejected Hunt, looks to throw a pass to his left.
Austin Wilson, playing in place of the ejected Hunt, looks to throw a pass to his left. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
The Syracuse defense rejoices after tackling Robertson in the backfield.
The Syracuse defense rejoices after tackling Robertson in the backfield. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
SU wide receiver Jarrod West and Villanova defensive back Jason Ceneus vie for a deep ball.
SU wide receiver Jarrod West and Villanova defensive back Jason Ceneus vie for a deep ball. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Robertson scans his options from the pocket.
Robertson scans his options from the pocket. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
The Wildcats' Austin Medley (1) and Gary Underwood (5) celebrate after Underwood scored a touchdown in the second overtime.
The Wildcats' Austin Medley (1) and Gary Underwood (5) celebrate after Underwood scored a touchdown in the second overtime. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Syracuse defensive end Rob Welsh brings Robertson to the ground to thwart Villanova's attempt at a two-point conversion and seal the Orange's win.
Syracuse defensive end Rob Welsh brings Robertson to the ground to thwart Villanova's attempt at a two-point conversion and seal the Orange's win. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
The Orange defense celebrates after getting a stop on a two-point conversion attempt to beat Villanova, as the SU bench pours onto the field.
The Orange defense celebrates after getting a stop on a two-point conversion attempt to beat Villanova, as the SU bench pours onto the field. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Published on August 29, 2014 at 10:00 pm

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