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Gallery: Syracuse takes on Pittsburgh at Heinz Field

By Margaret Lin
Syracuse quarterback Terrel Hunt stands on the field before the start of SU's game against Pittsburgh.
Syracuse quarterback Terrel Hunt stands on the field before the start of SU's game against Pittsburgh. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Hunt lines up opposite sophomore quarterback Mitch Kimble during pregame warm-ups.
Hunt lines up opposite sophomore quarterback Mitch Kimble during pregame warm-ups. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
SU seniors Prince-Tyson Gulley (23) and Cameron Lynch (38) look on at Heinz Field.
SU seniors Prince-Tyson Gulley (23) and Cameron Lynch (38) look on at Heinz Field. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
SU head coach Scott Shafer leads his team out of the tunnel and onto the field.
SU head coach Scott Shafer leads his team out of the tunnel and onto the field. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
SU linebacker Josh Kirkland chases after Pittsburgh wide receiver Tyler Boyd.
SU linebacker Josh Kirkland chases after Pittsburgh wide receiver Tyler Boyd. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
SU quarterback AJ Long is taken down by a Panthers defender as wide receiver Jarrod West looks on.
SU quarterback AJ Long is taken down by a Panthers defender as wide receiver Jarrod West looks on. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Long scans the field from the pocket.
Long scans the field from the pocket. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Panthers defensive back Lafayette Pitts hauls in an interception after getting himself in position in front of SU wideout Steve Ishmael.
Panthers defensive back Lafayette Pitts hauls in an interception after getting himself in position in front of SU wideout Steve Ishmael. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Roc the Panther claps its hands together.
Roc the Panther claps its hands together. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Running back Chris James looks upfield as he carries the ball.
Running back Chris James looks upfield as he carries the ball. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
A pair of Syracuse defenders converge to bring down a Pittsburgh ball-carrier.
A pair of Syracuse defenders converge to bring down a Pittsburgh ball-carrier. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Pitt running back James Conner looks to cut back to the middle of the field against the SU defense.
Pitt running back James Conner looks to cut back to the middle of the field against the SU defense. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Conner is dragged down by SU defensive end Robert Welsh while linebacker Dyshawn Davis has the ball-carrier's legs.
Conner is dragged down by SU defensive end Robert Welsh while linebacker Dyshawn Davis has the ball-carrier's legs. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Gulley is tackled by Panthers defensive back Ryan Lewis.
Gulley is tackled by Panthers defensive back Ryan Lewis. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Syracuse punter Riley Dixon prepares to launch a punt. The senior averaged 42.4 yards on five attempts.
Syracuse punter Riley Dixon prepares to launch a punt. The senior averaged 42.4 yards on five attempts. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Freshman cornerback Antwan Cordy wraps up a Pitt ball-carrier. Cordy, in place of the injured Julian Whigham, recorded an interception on Saturday.
Freshman cornerback Antwan Cordy wraps up a Pitt ball-carrier. Cordy, in place of the injured Julian Whigham, recorded an interception on Saturday. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
The Panthers' student section cheers on its team through cold and rainy conditions.
The Panthers' student section cheers on its team through cold and rainy conditions. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Davis and defensive end Ron Thompson high-five during the second half.
Davis and defensive end Ron Thompson high-five during the second half. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Ishamel adjusts his left glove with a chunk on turf stuck in his helmet. The freshman had six catches for 97 yards.
Ishamel adjusts his left glove with a chunk on turf stuck in his helmet. The freshman had six catches for 97 yards. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Long scampers to his right as Pitt linebacker Matt Galambos chases.
Long scampers to his right as Pitt linebacker Matt Galambos chases. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
SU defensive line coach Tim Daoust gives instructions toward the sideline during Saturday's game.
SU defensive line coach Tim Daoust gives instructions toward the sideline during Saturday's game. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
James is caught in between two SU tacklers near the line of scrimmage.
James is caught in between two SU tacklers near the line of scrimmage. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Shafer blankly looks down with his team trailing in the second half. The loss dropped the Orange to 3-8.
Shafer blankly looks down with his team trailing in the second half. The loss dropped the Orange to 3-8. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Published on November 22, 2014 at 5:42 pm
Contact Margaret: mglin@syr.edu

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