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Gallery: Syracuse puts behind slow start to down Pittsburgh, 27-24

By Colin Davy Staff Photographer

After a slow start and falling behind early, Syracuse (3-3, 1-1 Atlantic Coast) completed a comeback to down Pittsburgh (2-4, 0-2), 27-24. SU secured its first conference victory of the year and is now three games away from clinching a bowl game. Check out the best images from Saturday afternoon’s win inside the Carrier Dome.

Syracuse entered the matchup with back to back road losses.
Syracuse entered the matchup with back to back road losses. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
Quarterback Eric Dungey ran for 48 yards and a touchdown in the win.
Quarterback Eric Dungey ran for 48 yards and a touchdown in the win. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
Dungey also threw for 365 yards and two touchdowns.
Dungey also threw for 365 yards and two touchdowns. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
SU finished with 500 total yards of offense compared to Pittsburgh's 358.
SU finished with 500 total yards of offense compared to Pittsburgh's 358. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
Pittsburgh wraps up a Syracuse player.
Pittsburgh wraps up a Syracuse player. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
Dungey's lone touchdown run gave Syracuse a lead it would not give up midway through the third quarter.
Dungey's lone touchdown run gave Syracuse a lead it would not give up midway through the third quarter. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
Syracuse out ran the Panthers 135 to 129.
Syracuse out ran the Panthers 135 to 129. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
Wide receiver Steve Ishmael caught five passes for 97 yards and a touchdown.
Wide receiver Steve Ishmael caught five passes for 97 yards and a touchdown. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
But tight end Ravian Pierce was the bright spot in the Orange's passing game, hauling in nine receptions for 99 yards.
But tight end Ravian Pierce was the bright spot in the Orange's passing game, hauling in nine receptions for 99 yards. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
Pittsburgh only attempted 33 passes. Dungey had 33 completions in the win.
Pittsburgh only attempted 33 passes. Dungey had 33 completions in the win. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
Dungey didn't throw an interception but was sacked three times.
Dungey didn't throw an interception but was sacked three times. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
His longest throw was 35 yards to Ishmael.
His longest throw was 35 yards to Ishmael. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
The Syracuse defense didn't give up a single touchdown through the air.
The Syracuse defense didn't give up a single touchdown through the air. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
Syracuse will host No. 2 Clemson next Friday inside the Carrier Dome.
Syracuse will host No. 2 Clemson next Friday inside the Carrier Dome. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
Published on October 7, 2017 at 7:36 pm

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