Gallery: Syracuse leading Boston College in Scott Shafer’s last game as head coach

Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer high-fives kicker Cole Murphy during his last game as SU's head coach. Murphy drilled a field goal to give the Orange a 10-7 lead. Russ Scalf | Contributing Photographer

Zack Mahoney winds up to throw during the first half of Syracuse-Boston College. Russ Scalf | Contributing Photographer

Mahoney tucks the ball to run on the Boston College defense. Russ Scalf | Contributing Photographer

Running back Dontae Strickland switches directions during a run in the first half. Russ Scalf | Contributing Photographer

Wide receiver Alvin Cornelius reaches out to catch a Mahoney pass in the first half. Russ Scalf | Contributing Photographer

Shafer walks on the field to high-five his players. Russ Scalf | Contributing Photographer

Syracuse linebacker Ted Taylor brings down Boston College quarterback Jeff Smith. Russ Scalf | Contributing Photographer

Mahoney tries to bring down a high snap as Boston College defensive lineman Connor Wujciak moves past Syracuse offensive lineman Rob Trudo. Russ Scalf | Contributing Photographer

A Boston College defender drags down a Syracuse player in the first half of Shafer's last game as Syracuse's head coach. Russ Scalf | Contributing Photographer