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Visuals from Syracuse’s 55-42 seasoning opening victory at Western Michigan

By Josh Shub-Seltzer Staff Photographer

Syracuse opened its season with a 55-42 road win over Western Michigan at Waldo Stadium on Friday night. Senior quarterback Eric Dungey ran for a school record of 200 yards, the most ever by a quarterback at SU.

Syracuse opened its season at Western Michigan at 6 p.m. on Friday.
Syracuse opened its season at Western Michigan at 6 p.m. on Friday. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Syracuse opened its season on the road for the first time since 2013.
Syracuse opened its season on the road for the first time since 2013. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Scoop Bradshaw and the SU secondary played stout in the first half, allowing seven points. In the third quarter, things flipped and SU allowed 21 unanswered points.
Scoop Bradshaw and the SU secondary played stout in the first half, allowing seven points. In the third quarter, things flipped and SU allowed 21 unanswered points. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Orange quarterback Eric Dungey set a school rushing record for most yards (200) by a quarterback in a single game.
Orange quarterback Eric Dungey set a school rushing record for most yards (200) by a quarterback in a single game. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Syracuse scored on the first nine drives Dungey played for a total of 55 points.
Syracuse scored on the first nine drives Dungey played for a total of 55 points. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Senior running back Dontae Strickland scored two touchdowns for Syracuse on 11 carries.
Senior running back Dontae Strickland scored two touchdowns for Syracuse on 11 carries. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
The Orange has six offensive linemen on their team who have started significant time in the NCAA and used a rotation to play those five players across six spots Friday night.
The Orange has six offensive linemen on their team who have started significant time in the NCAA and used a rotation to play those five players across six spots Friday night. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Dungey rushed 15 times on Friday while completing seven passes.
Dungey rushed 15 times on Friday while completing seven passes. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Redshirt freshman Tommy DeVito subbed in for Dungey with 3:11 to go in the second quarter.
Redshirt freshman Tommy DeVito subbed in for Dungey with 3:11 to go in the second quarter. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
While on the sideline, Dungey said he was in head coach Dino Babers’ ear about returning to the game.
While on the sideline, Dungey said he was in head coach Dino Babers’ ear about returning to the game. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Evan Adams was ejected following a skirmish in the third quarter.
Evan Adams was ejected following a skirmish in the third quarter. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Just plays after Adams was ejected, Jamal Custis snagged a ball one-handed and dashed 21 yards for a touchdown.
Just plays after Adams was ejected, Jamal Custis snagged a ball one-handed and dashed 21 yards for a touchdown. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Running back Moe Neal scored twice and ran for 82 yards.
Running back Moe Neal scored twice and ran for 82 yards. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Syracuse scored five of its seven touchdowns on the ground.
Syracuse scored five of its seven touchdowns on the ground. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Syracuse center Airon Servais and Strickland embrace after one of his two touchdowns.
Syracuse center Airon Servais and Strickland embrace after one of his two touchdowns. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Syracuse gained 344 net yards via the run.
Syracuse gained 344 net yards via the run. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Babers addressed his team after the 55-42 win.
Babers addressed his team after the 55-42 win. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Published on September 1, 2018 at 1:16 am

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