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Gallery: Syracuse loses to N.C. State by 15 and drops to 4-6 on the season

By Jessica Sheldon, Tony D. Curtis The Daily Orange
Zack Mahoney takes off and runs against North Carolina State.
Zack Mahoney takes off and runs against North Carolina State. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Syracuse players gather with the ball. SU stayed in the game until late in the fourth quarter.
Syracuse players gather with the ball. SU stayed in the game until late in the fourth quarter. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Syracuse center Colin Byrne leaves the field with the help of two trainers.
Syracuse center Colin Byrne leaves the field with the help of two trainers. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
SU head coach Dino Babers walks toward the sideline. His team is now 4-6 on the year.
SU head coach Dino Babers walks toward the sideline. His team is now 4-6 on the year. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Linebacker Parris Bennett extends his left arm to try to make a play on N.C. State's Matthew Dayes.
Linebacker Parris Bennett extends his left arm to try to make a play on N.C. State's Matthew Dayes. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
The Wolfpack's Jaylen Samuels stiff arms a Syracuse defender.
The Wolfpack's Jaylen Samuels stiff arms a Syracuse defender. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Babers holds both hands up above his shoulders at his side. The Orange crumbled in the second half.
Babers holds both hands up above his shoulders at his side. The Orange crumbled in the second half. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Dayes tries to shake off an Orange defender.
Dayes tries to shake off an Orange defender. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
N.C. State's Shawn Boone sets up to tackle an SU ball-carrier.
N.C. State's Shawn Boone sets up to tackle an SU ball-carrier. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Linebacker Ted Taylor (37) received a hug from a teammate.
Linebacker Ted Taylor (37) received a hug from a teammate. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
A North Carolina State player attempts to wrap up an SU player.
A North Carolina State player attempts to wrap up an SU player. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Wide receiver Amba Etta-Tawo tracks down a ball in the air.
Wide receiver Amba Etta-Tawo tracks down a ball in the air. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Etta-Tawo begins to create separation once he hauls the ball in.
Etta-Tawo begins to create separation once he hauls the ball in. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Etta-Tawo burns two N.C. State defenders.
Etta-Tawo burns two N.C. State defenders. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Etta-Tawo sprints through open space to the endzone on an 81-yard touchdown.
Etta-Tawo sprints through open space to the endzone on an 81-yard touchdown. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Ryan Finley hands the ball off to Reggie Gallaspy II.
Ryan Finley hands the ball off to Reggie Gallaspy II. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Teammates mob Sean Riley after a key punt block.
Teammates mob Sean Riley after a key punt block. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Etta-Tawo carries the ball with space to operate.
Etta-Tawo carries the ball with space to operate. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
SU safety Daivon Ellison (19) made 10 tackles on Saturday. On this play, he was forced to chase from behind.
SU safety Daivon Ellison (19) made 10 tackles on Saturday. On this play, he was forced to chase from behind. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Samuels carries the ball looking for space around the edge.
Samuels carries the ball looking for space around the edge. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Alvin Cornelius elevates above a Wolfpack defender. He made four catches for 61 yards on the day.
Alvin Cornelius elevates above a Wolfpack defender. He made four catches for 61 yards on the day. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Rodney Williams jumps in front of N.C. State's intended receiver and makes an interception.
Rodney Williams jumps in front of N.C. State's intended receiver and makes an interception. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Williams celebrates with teammates after saving a touchdown.
Williams celebrates with teammates after saving a touchdown. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Syracuse makes a tackle near the goal line.
Syracuse makes a tackle near the goal line. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Dontae Strickland found open space and ran into the end zone.
Dontae Strickland found open space and ran into the end zone. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
After getting into the end zone, Strickland looks up into the crowd. He had 28 yards rushing.
After getting into the end zone, Strickland looks up into the crowd. He had 28 yards rushing. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Strickland celebrates with Mahoney as Byrne also looks to join the mob.
Strickland celebrates with Mahoney as Byrne also looks to join the mob. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey missed Saturday's game due to injury. He warmed up before the contest though.
Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey missed Saturday's game due to injury. He warmed up before the contest though. Jessica Sheldon | Photo Editor
Published on November 12, 2016 at 5:14 pm

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