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Gallery: Syracuse football earns 1st conference victory at Wake Forest

By Margaret Lin
Members of the Wake Forest band greet players as they walk toward BB&T Field in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Members of the Wake Forest band greet players as they walk toward BB&T Field in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
A Wake Forest player shakes hands with a fan in the crowd prior to the start of the Demon Deacons' game against Syracuse.
A Wake Forest player shakes hands with a fan in the crowd prior to the start of the Demon Deacons' game against Syracuse. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Two Syracuse players imitate game action prior to SU's matchup with Wake Forest on Saturday.
Two Syracuse players imitate game action prior to SU's matchup with Wake Forest on Saturday. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
SU head coach Scott Shafer leads his players onto the field as Syracuse attempted to snap its four-game losing streak.
SU head coach Scott Shafer leads his players onto the field as Syracuse attempted to snap its four-game losing streak. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Eric Crume raises a Fort Drum flag as he races onto the field prior to SU's game against the Demon Deacons.
Eric Crume raises a Fort Drum flag as he races onto the field prior to SU's game against the Demon Deacons. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
A Syracuse player curls up as he prepares to get tackled by Merrill Noel.
A Syracuse player curls up as he prepares to get tackled by Merrill Noel. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Durell Eskridge is tended to by Syracuse trainers in the first half. He would come back into the game.
Durell Eskridge is tended to by Syracuse trainers in the first half. He would come back into the game. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Ryan Sloan looks to make a tackle on a Wake Forest running back.
Ryan Sloan looks to make a tackle on a Wake Forest running back. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Steve Ishmael looks on as a Syracuse player is brought down.
Steve Ishmael looks on as a Syracuse player is brought down. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
A Wake Forest player reaches out to add a couple more inches to his play.
A Wake Forest player reaches out to add a couple more inches to his play. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Ervin Philips eyes the defense during a run in the first half.
Ervin Philips eyes the defense during a run in the first half. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
AJ Long looks downfield as he prepares to make a throw.
AJ Long looks downfield as he prepares to make a throw. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Backup quarterback Tyler Cameron stumbles as he tries to hold on to the ball.
Backup quarterback Tyler Cameron stumbles as he tries to hold on to the ball. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Robert Welsh celebrates his interception return for a touchdown. The SU defense accounted for two TDs on the day.
Robert Welsh celebrates his interception return for a touchdown. The SU defense accounted for two TDs on the day. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Long escapes the defense and makes a throw in the first half.
Long escapes the defense and makes a throw in the first half. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Orville Reynolds is brought down by a Syracuse player. The Demon Deacons rushed for 71 yards on Satuday, 40 more than their season average.
Orville Reynolds is brought down by a Syracuse player. The Demon Deacons rushed for 71 yards on Satuday, 40 more than their season average. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Ishmael makes a hand gesture. He continued his breakout freshman season on Saturday, making six receptions for 72 yards.
Ishmael makes a hand gesture. He continued his breakout freshman season on Saturday, making six receptions for 72 yards. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
A Syracuse running back is tackled by the Wake Forest defense. SU finished with 199 yards on the ground.
A Syracuse running back is tackled by the Wake Forest defense. SU finished with 199 yards on the ground. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Shafer, donning a headset and visor, talks to his players on the sideline.
Shafer, donning a headset and visor, talks to his players on the sideline. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Hunter Williams tackles an SU player while Josh Parris watches just feet away.
Hunter Williams tackles an SU player while Josh Parris watches just feet away. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
SU punter Riley Dixon staves off Kevin Johnson during the second half of SU's 30-7 win over Wake Forest.
SU punter Riley Dixon staves off Kevin Johnson during the second half of SU's 30-7 win over Wake Forest. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Dezmond Wortham takes a handoff. He finished with a team-leading 57 yards on the ground.
Dezmond Wortham takes a handoff. He finished with a team-leading 57 yards on the ground. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
A Syracuse rusher cradles the ball in open space. The Orange had its best offensive day since Sept. 13.
A Syracuse rusher cradles the ball in open space. The Orange had its best offensive day since Sept. 13. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Published on October 18, 2014 at 11:09 am
Contact Margaret: mglin@syr.edu

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