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Gallery: Syracuse defeats UConn 51-21 to improve to 4-0

Syracuse came out hot, scoring on its first drive of the game.
Syracuse came out hot, scoring on its first drive of the game. TJ Shaw | The Daily Orange
The official attendance on Saturday was 36,632, the second-highest total of the season.
The official attendance on Saturday was 36,632, the second-highest total of the season. Max Freund | The Daily Orange
Dontae Strickland had a 51-yard run on one of SU's four first-quarter scoring drives.
Dontae Strickland had a 51-yard run on one of SU's four first-quarter scoring drives. TJ Shaw | The Daily Orange
Marvin Washington had 66 yards passing and a touchdown in relief of UConn starting quarterback David Pindell.
Marvin Washington had 66 yards passing and a touchdown in relief of UConn starting quarterback David Pindell. TJ Shaw | The Daily Orange
Sean Riley had a career-best 120 receiving yards and a touchdown in addition to his punt return touchdown.
Sean Riley had a career-best 120 receiving yards and a touchdown in addition to his punt return touchdown. TJ Shaw | The Daily Orange
Jarveon Howard totaled 60 yards on the ground, including a long run of 52 yards.
Jarveon Howard totaled 60 yards on the ground, including a long run of 52 yards. TJ Shaw | The Daily Orange
SU's defensive line had a season-high six sacks, led by Alton Robinson's three.
SU's defensive line had a season-high six sacks, led by Alton Robinson's three. TJ Shaw | The Daily Orange
Riley had 279 all-purpose yards in his breakout game.
Riley had 279 all-purpose yards in his breakout game. TJ Shaw | The Daily Orange
Syracuse had 10 tackles for loss in Saturday's win.
Syracuse had 10 tackles for loss in Saturday's win. TJ Shaw | The Daily Orange
Pindell had 151 yards through the air led the Huskies with 76 on the ground.
Pindell had 151 yards through the air led the Huskies with 76 on the ground. TJ Shaw | The Daily Orange
Robinson led a Syracuse defensive front that was in the UConn backfield all day.
Robinson led a Syracuse defensive front that was in the UConn backfield all day. Max Freund | The Daily Orange
Pindell's 75-yard touchdown run served as UConn's first score of the game.
Pindell's 75-yard touchdown run served as UConn's first score of the game. Max Freund | The Daily Orange
Andre Szmyt was a perfect 3-for-3 on field goals and made all six extra points.
Andre Szmyt was a perfect 3-for-3 on field goals and made all six extra points. Max Freund | The Daily Orange
Syracuse legend Joe Morris got his No. 47 retired at halftime.
Syracuse legend Joe Morris got his No. 47 retired at halftime. Max Freund | The Daily Orange
UConn had 178 yards on 39 rushing attempts.
UConn had 178 yards on 39 rushing attempts. Max Freund | The Daily Orange
UConn had little success getting anything going offensively, punting 10 times.
UConn had little success getting anything going offensively, punting 10 times. Max Freund | The Daily Orange
Riley nearly broke out on his early returns before eventually taking a punt to the house.
Riley nearly broke out on his early returns before eventually taking a punt to the house. Max Freund | The Daily Orange
Tommy DeVito came in for the Orange in the fourth quarter.
Tommy DeVito came in for the Orange in the fourth quarter. Max Freund | The Daily Orange
Andrew Armstrong (12) had three total tackles.
Andrew Armstrong (12) had three total tackles. Max Freund | The Daily Orange
Robinson takes down Pindell as one of his three sacks.
Robinson takes down Pindell as one of his three sacks. TJ Shaw | The Daily Orange
Taj Harris had two receptions for 35 yards.
Taj Harris had two receptions for 35 yards. TJ Shaw | The Daily Orange
Syracuse travels to play No. 3 Clemson at noon next Saturday.
Syracuse travels to play No. 3 Clemson at noon next Saturday. Max Freund | The Daily Orange

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By Max Freund, TJ Shaw The Daily Orange

Syracuse dominated Connecticut 51-21 on Saturday in the Carrier Dome. The win moved the Orange to 4-0 for the first time since 1991 and the fifth time since World War II. SU jumped out to a 24-7 lead after the first quarter and never looked back, totaling a season-high 636 yards of offense.

Published on September 23, 2018 at 5:47 pm

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