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Gallery: Syracuse falls to No. 1 Florida State in the Carrier Dome

By Sam Maller
Florida State floods out of the tunnel ahead of a noon kickoff at the Carrier Dome on Saturday afternoon.
Florida State floods out of the tunnel ahead of a noon kickoff at the Carrier Dome on Saturday afternoon. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston and tight end Nick O'Leary talk on the sideline.
Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston and tight end Nick O'Leary talk on the sideline. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
SU head coach Scott Shafer watches while his team takes on No. 1 Florida State.
SU head coach Scott Shafer watches while his team takes on No. 1 Florida State. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Syracuse recovers a Florida State fumble in FSU territory, and the Orange players are sure of it.
Syracuse recovers a Florida State fumble in FSU territory, and the Orange players are sure of it. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Winston calls a play while Florida State plays Syracuse at the Carrier Dome.
Winston calls a play while Florida State plays Syracuse at the Carrier Dome. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Syracuse running back George Morris carries the ball into the teeth of the Florida State defense.
Syracuse running back George Morris carries the ball into the teeth of the Florida State defense. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Winston waits for a snap and looks at the defense in front of him.
Winston waits for a snap and looks at the defense in front of him. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Winston gets tackled by a Syracuse player. The FSU quarterback was strong in the air but the Orange front was able to generate pressure on him.
Winston gets tackled by a Syracuse player. The FSU quarterback was strong in the air but the Orange front was able to generate pressure on him. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
A Florida State running back moves toward a hole after receiving handoff.
A Florida State running back moves toward a hole after receiving handoff. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Winston raises his vision and targets O'Leary in a well-protected pocket. Winston finished the game 30-for-36 with three touchdowns and 317 yards.
Winston raises his vision and targets O'Leary in a well-protected pocket. Winston finished the game 30-for-36 with three touchdowns and 317 yards. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Syracuse quarterback Austin Wilson winds up to throw as Florida State closes in on the pocket.
Syracuse quarterback Austin Wilson winds up to throw as Florida State closes in on the pocket. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Wilson waits for a snap before leaving the game with an injury. After he left, AJ Long permanently took over the offense.
Wilson waits for a snap before leaving the game with an injury. After he left, AJ Long permanently took over the offense. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Orange middle linebacker Marqez Hodge (middle) looks to the sideline. The SU defense had trouble controlling FSU's ground game throughout the afternoon.
Orange middle linebacker Marqez Hodge (middle) looks to the sideline. The SU defense had trouble controlling FSU's ground game throughout the afternoon. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Florida State running back Mario Pender runs into the second level, leaving Syracuse's defense in his dust.
Florida State running back Mario Pender runs into the second level, leaving Syracuse's defense in his dust. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Freshman quarterback AJ Long walks up to the line of scrimmage during his convincing performance against the Seminoles. Long threw two touchdowns, both to fellow freshman Steve Ishmael.
Freshman quarterback AJ Long walks up to the line of scrimmage during his convincing performance against the Seminoles. Long threw two touchdowns, both to fellow freshman Steve Ishmael. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Winston rolls out of the pocket and looks downfield.
Winston rolls out of the pocket and looks downfield. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Sophomore quarterback Mitch Kimble signals in plays. He did not see action in the game.
Sophomore quarterback Mitch Kimble signals in plays. He did not see action in the game. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Syracuse defensive lineman Isaiah Johnson flies through the air to take down Winston.
Syracuse defensive lineman Isaiah Johnson flies through the air to take down Winston. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Ishmael barrels into the end zone for his second touchdown of the game. He caught the ball with room to run in Florida State territory and took it to the house.
Ishmael barrels into the end zone for his second touchdown of the game. He caught the ball with room to run in Florida State territory and took it to the house. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Long throws a pass into the flat.
Long throws a pass into the flat. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Shafer embraces Long who smiles during his first college game. The head coach was impressed with Long, which he expressed during his postgame press conference.
Shafer embraces Long who smiles during his first college game. The head coach was impressed with Long, which he expressed during his postgame press conference. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Published on October 11, 2014 at 3:27 pm

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