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Gallery: Syracuse football blows 17-point lead in loss to South Florida

After losing to USF, Syracuse is now riding a two-game losing streak.
After losing to USF, Syracuse is now riding a two-game losing streak. Tony Curtis | Staff Photographer
Defensive lineman De'Jon Wilson (93) and McKinley Williams (98) chase down backup Bulls quarterback Brett Kean.
Defensive lineman De'Jon Wilson (93) and McKinley Williams (98) chase down backup Bulls quarterback Brett Kean. Tony Curtis | Staff Photographer
Syracuse safety Rodney Williams (6) wraps up USF wide receiver Chris Barr.
Syracuse safety Rodney Williams (6) wraps up USF wide receiver Chris Barr. Tony Curtis | Staff Photographer
SU quarterback Eric Dungey surveys the field while prepping to pass.
SU quarterback Eric Dungey surveys the field while prepping to pass. Tony Curtis | Staff Photographer
Amba Etta-Tawo begins his route on Saturday afternoon in the Carrier Dome.
Amba Etta-Tawo begins his route on Saturday afternoon in the Carrier Dome. Tony Curtis | Staff Photographer
Syracuse running back Jordan Fredericks looks to get to the edge of the field and turn the corner on USF's defense.
Syracuse running back Jordan Fredericks looks to get to the edge of the field and turn the corner on USF's defense. Tony Curtis | Staff Photographer
Parris Bennett (30) slaps hands with Chris Slayton (95). SU allowed 454 yards of total offense.
Parris Bennett (30) slaps hands with Chris Slayton (95). SU allowed 454 yards of total offense. Tony Curtis | Staff Photographer
After taking a 17-0 lead, Syracuse was outscored 45-3.
After taking a 17-0 lead, Syracuse was outscored 45-3. Tony Curtis | Staff Photographer
Etta-Tawo hauls in one of his eight receptions on the day.
Etta-Tawo hauls in one of his eight receptions on the day. Tony Curtis | Staff Photographera
Syracuse fans cheer on the Orange. Once the game became a blowout, though, few fans remained in the Carrier Dome.
Syracuse fans cheer on the Orange. Once the game became a blowout, though, few fans remained in the Carrier Dome. Tony Curtis | Staff Photographer
Slayton gets into the Bulls' backfield as he looks to make a play on the ball.
Slayton gets into the Bulls' backfield as he looks to make a play on the ball. Tony Curtis | Staff Photographer
Dontae Strickland breaks into South Florida's second level. Strickland had 127 yards on 30 carries.
Dontae Strickland breaks into South Florida's second level. Strickland had 127 yards on 30 carries. Tony Curtis | Staff Photographer
Dungey gets wrapped up by a USF defender. He went 32-of-48 passing on Saturday.
Dungey gets wrapped up by a USF defender. He went 32-of-48 passing on Saturday. Tony Curtis | Staff Photographer
Sean Riley, a freshman from Playa del Rey, California, runs with the ball.
Sean Riley, a freshman from Playa del Rey, California, runs with the ball. Tony Curtis | Staff Photographer
Williams gives hand signals to the rest of the Orange's defense.
Williams gives hand signals to the rest of the Orange's defense. Tony Curtis | Staff Photographer
Dungey cocks his arm back ready to make a throw against South Florida.
Dungey cocks his arm back ready to make a throw against South Florida. Tony Curtis | Staff Photographer
Riley runs with the ball tucked in his right arm. He returned eight kicks for 193 yards.
Riley runs with the ball tucked in his right arm. He returned eight kicks for 193 yards. Tony Curtis | Staff Photographer
Dungey escapes two USF defenders. He ran for 18 yards on 12 carries.
Dungey escapes two USF defenders. He ran for 18 yards on 12 carries. Tony Curtis | Staff Photographer
Brisly Estime looks to get upfield as USF's Deatrick Nichols defends.
Brisly Estime looks to get upfield as USF's Deatrick Nichols defends. Tony Curtis | Staff Photographer
Dungey unloads a pass in front of an attentive crowd. He threw for 350 yards in the contest.
Dungey unloads a pass in front of an attentive crowd. He threw for 350 yards in the contest. Tony Curtis | Staff Photographer
Dungey busts through the line of scrimmage while keeping his eyes upfield.
Dungey busts through the line of scrimmage while keeping his eyes upfield. Tony Curtis | Staff Photographer
Etta-Tawo finds space on the outside of the field and uses his speed to beat his defender.
Etta-Tawo finds space on the outside of the field and uses his speed to beat his defender. Tony Curtis | Staff Photographer
Strickland approaches the line ready to make a move.
Strickland approaches the line ready to make a move. Tony Curtis | Staff Photographer
Rodney Adams (87) burns past two Syracuse defenders. Adams had four catches for 67 yards and a score.
Rodney Adams (87) burns past two Syracuse defenders. Adams had four catches for 67 yards and a score. Tony Curtis | Staff Photographer
Syracuse players celebrate in the end zone. Unfortunately for the Orange, it only scored two touchdowns on the day.
Syracuse players celebrate in the end zone. Unfortunately for the Orange, it only scored two touchdowns on the day. Tony Curtis | Staff Photographer
Brisly Estime breaks away from defenders and capitalizes on the open space in front of him.
Brisly Estime breaks away from defenders and capitalizes on the open space in front of him. Tony Curtis | Staff Photographer
Ervin Philips gets pummeled by a USF player. He finished with 95 yards on 10 catches.
Ervin Philips gets pummeled by a USF player. He finished with 95 yards on 10 catches. Tony Curtis | Staff Photographer

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By Tony D. Curtis Staff Photographer
Published on September 17, 2016 at 8:15 pm
Contact Tony: ajcurtis@syr.edu

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