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Gallery: Syracuse football falls to Florida State by 31

Syracuse lost its third straight game on Saturday, making its chances of making a bowl game now slim-to-none.
Syracuse lost its third straight game on Saturday, making its chances of making a bowl game now slim-to-none. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
FSU running back Dalvin Cook ran for 225 yards and four touchdowns against SU.
FSU running back Dalvin Cook ran for 225 yards and four touchdowns against SU. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Some SU fans were thankful on the last home game of the season, which was also senior day.
Some SU fans were thankful on the last home game of the season, which was also senior day. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Austin Wilson came in for the last series of the game.
Austin Wilson came in for the last series of the game. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Brisly Estime was one of the few bright spots for Syracuse, gaining 64 yards on his two punt returns.
Brisly Estime was one of the few bright spots for Syracuse, gaining 64 yards on his two punt returns. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Cook breaks a tackle attempt by SU's De'Jon Wilson. Cook's 225 yards were a season high allowed by SU.
Cook breaks a tackle attempt by SU's De'Jon Wilson. Cook's 225 yards were a season high allowed by SU. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Amba Etta-Tawo stretches out for a ball just out of his reach.
Amba Etta-Tawo stretches out for a ball just out of his reach. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Cook's four touchdowns and 225 yards dominated SU.
Cook's four touchdowns and 225 yards dominated SU. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
The SU defense wanted to keep Cook from bouncing it to the outside, but he gashed it regardless.
The SU defense wanted to keep Cook from bouncing it to the outside, but he gashed it regardless. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Rodney Williams walks away as Cook and his FSU teammates celebrate.
Rodney Williams walks away as Cook and his FSU teammates celebrate. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Zack Mahoney winds up for a deep Hail Mary right as the first half expires. Etta-Tawo came down with the ball.
Zack Mahoney winds up for a deep Hail Mary right as the first half expires. Etta-Tawo came down with the ball. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Babers said that Mahoney would probably play next week if Eric Dungey can't go.
Babers said that Mahoney would probably play next week if Eric Dungey can't go. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Ervin Philips found success on short passes throughout the game, and eventually caught a touchdown.
Ervin Philips found success on short passes throughout the game, and eventually caught a touchdown. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Dontae Strickland and the SU rushing game struggled, gaining just 37 yards. FSU tallied 334 on the ground.
Dontae Strickland and the SU rushing game struggled, gaining just 37 yards. FSU tallied 334 on the ground. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor
Babers said last week after the loss to North Carolina State that the Orange was down to its final strike.
Babers said last week after the loss to North Carolina State that the Orange was down to its final strike. Jacob Greenfeld | Asst. Photo Editor

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By Jacob Greenfeld Senior Staff Photographer

Syracuse got smoked by No. 17 Florida State, 45-14, on Saturday afternoon in the Carrier Dome. FSU running back Dalvin Cook ran for 225 yards and four touchdowns. SU’s offensive line struggled to protect quarterback Zack Mahoney.

After the game, Orange head coach Dino Babers said Eric Dungey hasn’t received a second opinion on the injury he sustained against Clemson two weeks ago.

Syracuse’s regular season ends next weekend at Pittsburgh.

Published on November 20, 2016 at 12:50 am

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