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Gallery: Syracuse beats Rhode Island 47-0 in season-opening win

Marqez Hodge goes in for a tackle of Rhode Island quarterback Paul Mroz.
Marqez Hodge goes in for a tackle of Rhode Island quarterback Paul Mroz. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
A Syracuse player with the ball stiff arms a Rhode Island defender.
A Syracuse player with the ball stiff arms a Rhode Island defender. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Cornerback Corey Winfield runs in the open field with the ball in his left hand.
Cornerback Corey Winfield runs in the open field with the ball in his left hand. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
The Syracuse Marching Band takes the field during the Orange's 47-0 win over the Rams.
The Syracuse Marching Band takes the field during the Orange's 47-0 win over the Rams. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Defensive tackle Chris Slayton helps linebacker Parris Bennett up off the ground.
Defensive tackle Chris Slayton helps linebacker Parris Bennett up off the ground. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Three Orange defenders converge on a loose ball dropped by Rhode Island.
Three Orange defenders converge on a loose ball dropped by Rhode Island. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Dontae Strickland looks skyward during the football game.
Dontae Strickland looks skyward during the football game. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Two SU defenders wrap up a Rhode Island running back trying to advance on the play.
Two SU defenders wrap up a Rhode Island running back trying to advance on the play. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Freshman quarterback Eric Dungey runs with football, amassing a total 20 rushing yards.
Freshman quarterback Eric Dungey runs with football, amassing a total 20 rushing yards. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Syracuse fans celebrate the blowout win over the Rams in the Carrier Dome in Friday night.
Syracuse fans celebrate the blowout win over the Rams in the Carrier Dome in Friday night. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Running back Ervin Philips runs with the football against Rhode Island.
Running back Ervin Philips runs with the football against Rhode Island. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Otto the Orange storms the Carrier Dome field waving a flag branding his likeness on it.
Otto the Orange storms the Carrier Dome field waving a flag branding his likeness on it. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Wide receiver Brisly Estime runs down the sideline holding the football.
Wide receiver Brisly Estime runs down the sideline holding the football. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Jacob Hill runs with the football against Rhode Island.
Jacob Hill runs with the football against Rhode Island. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Sophomore hybrid Ervin Philips falls into the front corner of the end zone between two Rams defenders.
Sophomore hybrid Ervin Philips falls into the front corner of the end zone between two Rams defenders. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Fans in the upper level watch Syracuse take on Rhode Island.
Fans in the upper level watch Syracuse take on Rhode Island. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer
Dontae Strickland celebrates with his team.
Dontae Strickland celebrates with his team. David Salanitri | Staff Photographer

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By David Salanitri
Published on September 4, 2015 at 10:45 pm

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