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Gallery: Syracuse separates from No. 17 Virginia Tech late for 31-17 win

By Jessica Sheldon Staff Photographer
Dino Babers (left) and Sean Edinger (right) run out of the tunnel before Syracuse faces No. 17 Virginia Tech.
Dino Babers (left) and Sean Edinger (right) run out of the tunnel before Syracuse faces No. 17 Virginia Tech. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
A Syracuse player is tackled near the line of scrimmage by Virginia Tech safety Mook Reynolds
A Syracuse player is tackled near the line of scrimmage by Virginia Tech safety Mook Reynolds Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Orange running back Dontae Strickland fires a trick-play pass down the field. SU ran multiple throwback passes and fakes against VT.
Orange running back Dontae Strickland fires a trick-play pass down the field. SU ran multiple throwback passes and fakes against VT. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Strickland's pass was completed for 84 yards and a touchdown. The running back added another 69 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
Strickland's pass was completed for 84 yards and a touchdown. The running back added another 69 yards and a touchdown on the ground. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Inside receiver Brisly Estime caught Strickland's touchdown pass. The touchdown was Estime's third of the season.
Inside receiver Brisly Estime caught Strickland's touchdown pass. The touchdown was Estime's third of the season. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Outside receiver Steve Ishmael makes a sideline catch. He had to toe tap for the reception to count. He grabbed six passes for 81 yards.
Outside receiver Steve Ishmael makes a sideline catch. He had to toe tap for the reception to count. He grabbed six passes for 81 yards. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Eric Dungey stands behind his offensive line before taking a snap. Dungey was sacked just once, four fewer times than he was sacked last week.
Eric Dungey stands behind his offensive line before taking a snap. Dungey was sacked just once, four fewer times than he was sacked last week. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
The football flies over a Virginia Tech defensive back and Ervin Philips in the end zone. Philips may not have scored on the pass, but he did find the end zone later.
The football flies over a Virginia Tech defensive back and Ervin Philips in the end zone. Philips may not have scored on the pass, but he did find the end zone later. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Dungey lowers his body toward the goal line during SU's win over VT. He ran for more than 100 yards and scored a touchdown on the ground.
Dungey lowers his body toward the goal line during SU's win over VT. He ran for more than 100 yards and scored a touchdown on the ground. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Syracuse offensive lineman Aaron Roberts signals for a touchdown as players get up at the end of a play.
Syracuse offensive lineman Aaron Roberts signals for a touchdown as players get up at the end of a play. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Babers high fives his players as they come off the field.
Babers high fives his players as they come off the field. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Two Syracuse defenders take down a Virginia Tech player. The Orange allowed 468 yards of total offense, but VT scored only three times.
Two Syracuse defenders take down a Virginia Tech player. The Orange allowed 468 yards of total offense, but VT scored only three times. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Syracuse long snapper Matt Keller falls to the ground during a special teams play. Keller and SU's special teams looked better from its early season showings.
Syracuse long snapper Matt Keller falls to the ground during a special teams play. Keller and SU's special teams looked better from its early season showings. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Corey Winfield tries to shed a Hokie blocker as defensive linemen McKinley Williams and Kayton Samuels chase down VT players.
Corey Winfield tries to shed a Hokie blocker as defensive linemen McKinley Williams and Kayton Samuels chase down VT players. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Babers talks to his team on the sideline. The win over VT was the Orange's first win over a ranked opponent since SU beat Louisville in 2012.
Babers talks to his team on the sideline. The win over VT was the Orange's first win over a ranked opponent since SU beat Louisville in 2012. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
SU linebacker Parris Bennett leaps to block a Jerod Evans pass. The Orange shut down an offense that had looked solid in weeks past, especially in a 34-3 win over North Carolina.
SU linebacker Parris Bennett leaps to block a Jerod Evans pass. The Orange shut down an offense that had looked solid in weeks past, especially in a 34-3 win over North Carolina. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Amba Etta-Tawo catches a pass and is upended by defensive end Greg Stroman. Etta-Tawo caught five passes for 54 yards.
Amba Etta-Tawo catches a pass and is upended by defensive end Greg Stroman. Etta-Tawo caught five passes for 54 yards. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Etta-Tawo kneels by Dungey's side as the quarterback was looked at by trainers. Dungey eventually returned to the game.
Etta-Tawo kneels by Dungey's side as the quarterback was looked at by trainers. Dungey eventually returned to the game. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
More players congregate around Dungey. When he returned to the game, he had a brace on his right knee.
More players congregate around Dungey. When he returned to the game, he had a brace on his right knee. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Philips turns around as Terrell Edmunds leaps for an interception. The only blemish on Dungey's day was an interception he threw as Syracuse was driving in the red zone.
Philips turns around as Terrell Edmunds leaps for an interception. The only blemish on Dungey's day was an interception he threw as Syracuse was driving in the red zone. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Edmunds' pick re-energized the VT defense before Syracuse scored several more times during the game. SU seemed unfazed by Bud Foster's vaunted defense.
Edmunds' pick re-energized the VT defense before Syracuse scored several more times during the game. SU seemed unfazed by Bud Foster's vaunted defense. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Edmunds and the Hokie defense celebrate. Syracuse struggled against Wake Forest's defense last week but racked up 561 total yards on Saturday.
Edmunds and the Hokie defense celebrate. Syracuse struggled against Wake Forest's defense last week but racked up 561 total yards on Saturday. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Dungey runs on one of his 24 scampers. The quarterback hurt his knee but battled through the injury on several of his called runs.
Dungey runs on one of his 24 scampers. The quarterback hurt his knee but battled through the injury on several of his called runs. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
The Syracuse quarterback reaches his hand across the Syracuse goal line. He scored one rushing touchdown against the Hokies.
The Syracuse quarterback reaches his hand across the Syracuse goal line. He scored one rushing touchdown against the Hokies. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Dungey celebrates the touchdown as VT players pick themselves off the pile. He's been running a lot despite Babers' declaration that the coach had to strip Dungey down and make him more of a passer.
Dungey celebrates the touchdown as VT players pick themselves off the pile. He's been running a lot despite Babers' declaration that the coach had to strip Dungey down and make him more of a passer. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Dungey has rushed 104 times this season for 235 yards. He nearly doubled his season total and had just 129 yards rushing coming into the game.
Dungey has rushed 104 times this season for 235 yards. He nearly doubled his season total and had just 129 yards rushing coming into the game. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Virginia Tech players and Syracuse players collide as SU stuffs Travon McMillian, who rushed just nine times for 39 yards.
Virginia Tech players and Syracuse players collide as SU stuffs Travon McMillian, who rushed just nine times for 39 yards. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Syracuse safety Rodney Williams runs with the ball down the field. He had one interception in the game for the Orange.
Syracuse safety Rodney Williams runs with the ball down the field. He had one interception in the game for the Orange. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Edmunds waves his arms after an incompletion as Etta-Tawo whips his head around in the end zone. Etta-Tawo had his second worst receiving game, statistically, in the season.
Edmunds waves his arms after an incompletion as Etta-Tawo whips his head around in the end zone. Etta-Tawo had his second worst receiving game, statistically, in the season. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Dungey tries to slip away from Virginia Tech linebacker Andrew Motuapuaka. The latter had four solo tackles and eight total tackles.
Dungey tries to slip away from Virginia Tech linebacker Andrew Motuapuaka. The latter had four solo tackles and eight total tackles. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Several players lie on the ground as Syracuse defensive line coach Vinson Reynolds talks to a referee. SU defensive lineman Chris Slayton raises his hand while running toward the sideline.
Several players lie on the ground as Syracuse defensive line coach Vinson Reynolds talks to a referee. SU defensive lineman Chris Slayton raises his hand while running toward the sideline. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
De'Jon Wilson comes up with a fumble as the Syracuse sideline celebrates. After tallying a half sack in the previous six games, Wilson had one sack and one quarterback hurry against the Hokies.
De'Jon Wilson comes up with a fumble as the Syracuse sideline celebrates. After tallying a half sack in the previous six games, Wilson had one sack and one quarterback hurry against the Hokies. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Edinger yells in celebration as the Syracuse offense prepares to get back on the field. SU's win marks the staff's third win at Syracuse.
Edinger yells in celebration as the Syracuse offense prepares to get back on the field. SU's win marks the staff's third win at Syracuse. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Syracuse students rush the field after the Orange's shocking win over Virginia Tech. SU last beat a ranked team when the Orange played Louisville in 2012 in what was Doug Marrone's last season as head coach.
Syracuse students rush the field after the Orange's shocking win over Virginia Tech. SU last beat a ranked team when the Orange played Louisville in 2012 in what was Doug Marrone's last season as head coach. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Students who rush the field mingle with players after the big win.
Students who rush the field mingle with players after the big win. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Students sing the alma mater after having rushed on the field. The Orange extended its record to 3-4 after the win.
Students sing the alma mater after having rushed on the field. The Orange extended its record to 3-4 after the win. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Published on October 15, 2016 at 9:02 pm

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