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Gallery: Syracuse falls to No. 8 LSU

Estime celebrates his 40-yard, third-quarter touchdown catch. The score brought the Orange within seven points of LSU.
Estime celebrates his 40-yard, third-quarter touchdown catch. The score brought the Orange within seven points of LSU. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
The Syracuse marching band plays for fans before the Syracuse-LSU game on the Quad.
The Syracuse marching band plays for fans before the Syracuse-LSU game on the Quad. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
A Syracuse fan hangs an LSU sign with the Orange's block "S" in the middle.
A Syracuse fan hangs an LSU sign with the Orange's block "S" in the middle. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
A Syracuse football fan wears a football mask sporting a No. 44 jersey.
A Syracuse football fan wears a football mask sporting a No. 44 jersey. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Syracuse tight end Josh Parris reacts to the Orange fans after making a catch.
Syracuse tight end Josh Parris reacts to the Orange fans after making a catch. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Syracuse takes on No. 8 LSU in front of a nearly sold-out Carrier Dome crowd on Saturday afternoon.
Syracuse takes on No. 8 LSU in front of a nearly sold-out Carrier Dome crowd on Saturday afternoon. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
LSU running back Leonard Fournette skirts Syracuse defenders and runs into the open field.
LSU running back Leonard Fournette skirts Syracuse defenders and runs into the open field. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
A large contingency of Tiger fans mixes with the Syracuse fans in the Carrier Dome on Saturday.
A large contingency of Tiger fans mixes with the Syracuse fans in the Carrier Dome on Saturday. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Sophomore Tiger quarterback Brandon Harris gets taken out by Syracuse safety Antwan Cordy.
Sophomore Tiger quarterback Brandon Harris gets taken out by Syracuse safety Antwan Cordy. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Sophomore wide receiver Malachi Dupre reaches out to receive a pass from Harris as Juwan Dowels watches from a few yards away.
Sophomore wide receiver Malachi Dupre reaches out to receive a pass from Harris as Juwan Dowels watches from a few yards away. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Cordy celebrates a defensive stop with a teammate as LSU wide receiver Travin Dural walks back toward the sideline.
Cordy celebrates a defensive stop with a teammate as LSU wide receiver Travin Dural walks back toward the sideline. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Syracuse wide receiver Brisly Estime runs forward with the ball.
Syracuse wide receiver Brisly Estime runs forward with the ball. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Fournette turns the corner around Orange safety Rodney Williams holding the ball.
Fournette turns the corner around Orange safety Rodney Williams holding the ball. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Syracuse fans sit in the bleachers watching the Orange take on No. 8 LSU on Saturday.
Syracuse fans sit in the bleachers watching the Orange take on No. 8 LSU on Saturday. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Tight ends and tackles coach Jake Moreland speaks to Syracuse players on the sideline.
Tight ends and tackles coach Jake Moreland speaks to Syracuse players on the sideline. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Syracuse fans react to a play in the first half of the Orange's game against the Tigers.
Syracuse fans react to a play in the first half of the Orange's game against the Tigers. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Senior cornerback Julian Whigham leads Syracuse out of the tunnel before taking on No. 8 LSU.
Senior cornerback Julian Whigham leads Syracuse out of the tunnel before taking on No. 8 LSU. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Syracuse flag runners move through the Orange end zone.
Syracuse flag runners move through the Orange end zone. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Syracuse sophomore quarterback Zack Mahoney looks to split to Tigers defenders with the ball.
Syracuse sophomore quarterback Zack Mahoney looks to split to Tigers defenders with the ball. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Sophomore cornerback Corey Winfield tries to make a tackle on Fournette.
Sophomore cornerback Corey Winfield tries to make a tackle on Fournette. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
More than 43,000 fans packed the Carrier Dome on Saturday to see the Orange take on LSU.
More than 43,000 fans packed the Carrier Dome on Saturday to see the Orange take on LSU. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Fournette runs into the end zone for the first touchdown of the Syracuse-LSU matchup.
Fournette runs into the end zone for the first touchdown of the Syracuse-LSU matchup. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer claps during the loss. After the game, he said he expects SU to "win some of these games."
Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer claps during the loss. After the game, he said he expects SU to "win some of these games." David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Ben Castaneda, a junior broadcast and digital journalism student, raises a sign referencing Mahoney.
Ben Castaneda, a junior broadcast and digital journalism student, raises a sign referencing Mahoney. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
LSU's Deion Jones intercepts Mahoney in the fourth quarter. Jones was suspended for the first half of the game after targeting an opponent last week.
LSU's Deion Jones intercepts Mahoney in the fourth quarter. Jones was suspended for the first half of the game after targeting an opponent last week. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Fournette runs past Syracuse defensive end Luke Arciniega. He finished with 244 yards rushing on the day.
Fournette runs past Syracuse defensive end Luke Arciniega. He finished with 244 yards rushing on the day. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Syracuse cornerback Cordell Hudson walks off the field.
Syracuse cornerback Cordell Hudson walks off the field. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Samantha Rapp, left, dances with SU mascot Otto the Orange.
Samantha Rapp, left, dances with SU mascot Otto the Orange. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Syracuse fans had reason to cheer on Saturday as the Orange kept the game close until the fourth quarter.
Syracuse fans had reason to cheer on Saturday as the Orange kept the game close until the fourth quarter. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Castaneda taunts LSU's mascot.
Castaneda taunts LSU's mascot. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
George Morris fends off a defender. He had 35 yards on the ground against the Tigers.
George Morris fends off a defender. He had 35 yards on the ground against the Tigers. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Syracuse's Jamal Custis hauls in a ball in the end zone, but couldn't get his foot down in bounds for it to count.
Syracuse's Jamal Custis hauls in a ball in the end zone, but couldn't get his foot down in bounds for it to count. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Karter Benoit, 9, plays catch with his uncle before Syracuse plays LSU in the Carrier Dome.
Karter Benoit, 9, plays catch with his uncle before Syracuse plays LSU in the Carrier Dome. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Mahoney preps to throw. He had three touchdowns in his first career start for Syracuse.
Mahoney preps to throw. He had three touchdowns in his first career start for Syracuse. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Chris House, Julie Wiacek and Sarah deVeer talk during their tailgate before the Tigers beat the Orange, 34-24.
Chris House, Julie Wiacek and Sarah deVeer talk during their tailgate before the Tigers beat the Orange, 34-24. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
The SU marching band walks onto the field alongside LSU's mascot.
The SU marching band walks onto the field alongside LSU's mascot. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
LSU fans takeover section 314 in the bleachers with a few SU fans sprinkled in.
LSU fans takeover section 314 in the bleachers with a few SU fans sprinkled in. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Antwan Cordy waves his hands during SU's 34-24 loss. He had a sack early in the game on LSU's Harris.
Antwan Cordy waves his hands during SU's 34-24 loss. He had a sack early in the game on LSU's Harris. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
LSU defensive back Donte Jackson, the SU bench and fans look downfield.
LSU defensive back Donte Jackson, the SU bench and fans look downfield. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Fournette is tackled by two SU defenders on his way to a 244-yard day.
Fournette is tackled by two SU defenders on his way to a 244-yard day. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
LSU fans reassert the Southeastern Conference's dominance in football in their signs.
LSU fans reassert the Southeastern Conference's dominance in football in their signs. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Mike Corbett cheers on SU in its game against No. 8 LSU. Over 43,000 people packed the Carrier Dome on Saturday.
Mike Corbett cheers on SU in its game against No. 8 LSU. Over 43,000 people packed the Carrier Dome on Saturday. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Estime celebrates after scoring SU's first touchdown of the game. The wide receiver racked up 261 all-purpose yards on 12 touches, including six kick returns, two punt returns, two catches and two rushes.
Estime celebrates after scoring SU's first touchdown of the game. The wide receiver racked up 261 all-purpose yards on 12 touches, including six kick returns, two punt returns, two catches and two rushes. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Ben Lewis caught his first touchdown pass of the season, bringing SU within seven points in the fourth quarter.
Ben Lewis caught his first touchdown pass of the season, bringing SU within seven points in the fourth quarter. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
LSU head coach Les Miles and his players walk off the field after their 34-24 win against SU.
LSU head coach Les Miles and his players walk off the field after their 34-24 win against SU. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Dural (83) burns SU cornerback Julian Whigam, left. The 51-yard reception was Dural's only of the game, but helped set up LSU's touchdown on the next play.
Dural (83) burns SU cornerback Julian Whigam, left. The 51-yard reception was Dural's only of the game, but helped set up LSU's touchdown on the next play. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Tight end Josh Parris, right, puts his hand on wide receiver Steve Ishmael's head. Parris and Ishmael combined for eight catches and 66 yards on Saturday.
Tight end Josh Parris, right, puts his hand on wide receiver Steve Ishmael's head. Parris and Ishmael combined for eight catches and 66 yards on Saturday. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
LSU wide receiver Malachi Dupre catches the Tigers' final touchdown of the game, making the score 31-17 late in the fourth quarter.
LSU wide receiver Malachi Dupre catches the Tigers' final touchdown of the game, making the score 31-17 late in the fourth quarter. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
SU running back Devante McFarlane dives for the ball near the end zone. McFarlane ran for just eight yards on four carries.
SU running back Devante McFarlane dives for the ball near the end zone. McFarlane ran for just eight yards on four carries. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor

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By David Salanitri, Logan Reidsma The Daily Orange
Published on September 26, 2015 at 12:22 pm

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