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Gallery: Syracuse survives scare in overtime to defeat CMU

Jordan Fredericks reaches for the pylon in overtime to seal the 30-27 win for Syracuse.
Jordan Fredericks reaches for the pylon in overtime to seal the 30-27 win for Syracuse. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Syracuse fans cheer on the Orange as it opened up the season 3-0 for the first time in 24 years.
Syracuse fans cheer on the Orange as it opened up the season 3-0 for the first time in 24 years. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Zack Mahoney, playing for SU for the first time, gives the ball to Devante McFarlane. Mahoney led the game-winning OT drive.
Zack Mahoney, playing for SU for the first time, gives the ball to Devante McFarlane. Mahoney led the game-winning OT drive. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Syracuse players enter through the tunnel.
Syracuse players enter through the tunnel. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Cooper Rush hits Ben McCord in the end zone with just ticks remaining on the clock to force overtime on Saturday.
Cooper Rush hits Ben McCord in the end zone with just ticks remaining on the clock to force overtime on Saturday. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
A Syracuse player tries to avoid a tackle as he runs up the field near the 20-yard line.
A Syracuse player tries to avoid a tackle as he runs up the field near the 20-yard line. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Rodney Williams (left) and Antwan Cordy (right) try to make a tackle on a Central Michigan player.
Rodney Williams (left) and Antwan Cordy (right) try to make a tackle on a Central Michigan player. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
A Syracuse fan waved a jersey-shaped towel around in the Carrier Dome.
A Syracuse fan waved a jersey-shaped towel around in the Carrier Dome. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Williams (6) helps put a tackle on a CMU's Jesse Kroll.
Williams (6) helps put a tackle on a CMU's Jesse Kroll. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer celebrates with Brisly Estime (9) and another SU player.
Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer celebrates with Brisly Estime (9) and another SU player. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Rush lines up opposite the Syracuse defense.
Rush lines up opposite the Syracuse defense. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Corey Winfield (11) tries to stay on a receiver.
Corey Winfield (11) tries to stay on a receiver. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Syracuse drew more fans (27,949 on Saturday) than it did last week, but still had many open seats at the Carrier Dome.
Syracuse drew more fans (27,949 on Saturday) than it did last week, but still had many open seats at the Carrier Dome. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Kenterius Womack is flipped on his side during a special teams play.
Kenterius Womack is flipped on his side during a special teams play. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Zaire Franklin picks up his first interception of the season. Syracuse has forced nine turnovers in 2015.
Zaire Franklin picks up his first interception of the season. Syracuse has forced nine turnovers in 2015. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Shafer talks to his players. He made several references to the Orange's 3-0 record during his postgame press conference.
Shafer talks to his players. He made several references to the Orange's 3-0 record during his postgame press conference. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Syracuse used three quarterbacks on Saturday.
Syracuse used three quarterbacks on Saturday. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Offensive tackle Ivan Foy holds up three fingers. SU is now 3-0 on the season.
Offensive tackle Ivan Foy holds up three fingers. SU is now 3-0 on the season. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Shafer embraces linebacker Parris Bennett after the game. Bennett had a fourth-quarter fumble recovery.
Shafer embraces linebacker Parris Bennett after the game. Bennett had a fourth-quarter fumble recovery. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Orange players pile on top of Fredericks, who scored to give SU the win.
Orange players pile on top of Fredericks, who scored to give SU the win. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Syracuse players celebrate the game-winner.
Syracuse players celebrate the game-winner. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor
Riley Dixon had five punts for 252 yards.
Riley Dixon had five punts for 252 yards. Logan Reidsma | Photo Editor

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By Logan Reidsma
Published on September 19, 2015 at 7:32 pm

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