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Gallery: Syracuse falls to N.C. State, 24-17, in family weekend matchup

By Logan Reidsma
The Syracuse University marching band looks on before the start of the Orange's game against North Carolina State.
The Syracuse University marching band looks on before the start of the Orange's game against North Carolina State. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
Otto the Orange enters the field on a motorcycle.
Otto the Orange enters the field on a motorcycle. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
Head coach Scott Shafer and his team charge out of the tunnel and onto the field.
Head coach Scott Shafer and his team charge out of the tunnel and onto the field. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
Wolfpack quarterback Jacoby Brissett unleashes a throw as SU defensive end Micah Robinson can't overcome his blocker.
Wolfpack quarterback Jacoby Brissett unleashes a throw as SU defensive end Micah Robinson can't overcome his blocker. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
SU running back Prince-Tyson Gulley tries to shake off Wolfpack linebacker Rodman Noel near the Orange's own goal line.
SU running back Prince-Tyson Gulley tries to shake off Wolfpack linebacker Rodman Noel near the Orange's own goal line. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
Gulley looks to attack the middle of the field after receiving a handoff from quarterback AJ Long.
Gulley looks to attack the middle of the field after receiving a handoff from quarterback AJ Long. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
Syracuse punter Riley Dixon boots a punt from the Orange's end zone.
Syracuse punter Riley Dixon boots a punt from the Orange's end zone. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
N.C. State defensive tackle B.J. Hill (98) celebrates with defensive end Art Norman during the first half.
N.C. State defensive tackle B.J. Hill (98) celebrates with defensive end Art Norman during the first half. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
Wolfpack wide receiver Bra'Lon Cherry tries to slip a tackle by Syracuse safety Ritchy Desir as defensive end Donnie Simmons (51) trails.
Wolfpack wide receiver Bra'Lon Cherry tries to slip a tackle by Syracuse safety Ritchy Desir as defensive end Donnie Simmons (51) trails. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
SU wide receiver Jarrod West, a big-play weapon for the Orange's offense, heads downfield after making a reception as NCSU safety Hakim Jones pursues him.
SU wide receiver Jarrod West, a big-play weapon for the Orange's offense, heads downfield after making a reception as NCSU safety Hakim Jones pursues him. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
Syracuse wide receiver Ben Lewis raises the ball after holding onto a touchdown pass from Long. The score, confirmed by the officials after a review, was the Orange's first passing touchdown in three weeks.
Syracuse wide receiver Ben Lewis raises the ball after holding onto a touchdown pass from Long. The score, confirmed by the officials after a review, was the Orange's first passing touchdown in three weeks. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
N.C. State's Shadrach Thornton celebrates his victory-clinching touchdown in the fourth quarter with center Tony Adams and other Wolfpack teammates.
N.C. State's Shadrach Thornton celebrates his victory-clinching touchdown in the fourth quarter with center Tony Adams and other Wolfpack teammates. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
Syracuse freshman linebacker Zaire Franklin communicates with SU's secondary while pointing to the Wolfpack offense.
Syracuse freshman linebacker Zaire Franklin communicates with SU's secondary while pointing to the Wolfpack offense. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
Brissett stiff-arms Franklin, who is in pursuit of a sack.
Brissett stiff-arms Franklin, who is in pursuit of a sack. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
Franklin attempts to bring down Brissett as the quarterback scrambles to the right.
Franklin attempts to bring down Brissett as the quarterback scrambles to the right. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
A pair of Orange defenders converge to bring down N.C. State's Marquez Valdes-Scantling while linebacker Dyshawn Davis comes over.
A pair of Orange defenders converge to bring down N.C. State's Marquez Valdes-Scantling while linebacker Dyshawn Davis comes over. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
Brissett releases a throw to his right while SU defensive end Robert Welsh takes on offensive lineman Tyson Chandler.
Brissett releases a throw to his right while SU defensive end Robert Welsh takes on offensive lineman Tyson Chandler. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
The Syracuse defense comes together to stop NCSU running back Matt Dayes.
The Syracuse defense comes together to stop NCSU running back Matt Dayes. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
SU head coach Scott Shafer puts his hands together during a break in the action.
SU head coach Scott Shafer puts his hands together during a break in the action. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
Gulley carries the ball and attacks a trio of Wolfpack defensive backs.
Gulley carries the ball and attacks a trio of Wolfpack defensive backs. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
Syracuse wide receiver Steve Ishmael reacts after hauling in a touchdown pass from Long early in the third quarter.
Syracuse wide receiver Steve Ishmael reacts after hauling in a touchdown pass from Long early in the third quarter. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
N.C. State defensive end Pharoah McKever coasts to the end zone on his pick-six as Long attempts to run him down.
N.C. State defensive end Pharoah McKever coasts to the end zone on his pick-six as Long attempts to run him down. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
Ishmael points upward after his touchdown, SU's second of the day.
Ishmael points upward after his touchdown, SU's second of the day. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
Dixon follows through on a second-half punt. The senior punted nine times Saturday with a subpar average of 39.2 yards.
Dixon follows through on a second-half punt. The senior punted nine times Saturday with a subpar average of 39.2 yards. Logan Reidsma | Staff Photographer
Published on November 1, 2014 at 5:39 pm

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