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Football Gallery: No. 12 Syracuse falls to No. 3 Notre Dame in Yankee Stadium

Linebacker Shyheim Cullen energizes the Orange in pre-game warmups. Cullen had five tackles in Syracuse’s 36-3 loss to Notre Dame.
Linebacker Shyheim Cullen energizes the Orange in pre-game warmups. Cullen had five tackles in Syracuse’s 36-3 loss to Notre Dame. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
No. 3 Notre Dame circled up at the at the center of Yankee Stadium before its matchup against No. 12 Syracuse.
No. 3 Notre Dame circled up at the at the center of Yankee Stadium before its matchup against No. 12 Syracuse. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Notre Dame's band is made up of approximately 400 students.
Notre Dame's band is made up of approximately 400 students. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly leads his team onto the field for the Irish’s matchup at Yankee Stadium.
Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly leads his team onto the field for the Irish’s matchup at Yankee Stadium. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Syracuse head coach Dino Babers gives his team a speech before its matchup against No. 3 Notre Dame.
Syracuse head coach Dino Babers gives his team a speech before its matchup against No. 3 Notre Dame. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Cullen and a Syracuse teammate make a tackle against a Notre Dame player in the first quarter.
Cullen and a Syracuse teammate make a tackle against a Notre Dame player in the first quarter. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Notre Dame running back Dexter Williams celebrates with his teammates after scoring the first touchdown of the game.
Notre Dame running back Dexter Williams celebrates with his teammates after scoring the first touchdown of the game. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey calls out signals to his team right before he went down with a game-ending injury.
Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey calls out signals to his team right before he went down with a game-ending injury. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Dungey lays on the field in pain, clutching his back. He would leave the game and not return.
Dungey lays on the field in pain, clutching his back. He would leave the game and not return. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book drops back to pass as Syracuse defensive end Alton Robinson attempts to make a sack.
Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book drops back to pass as Syracuse defensive end Alton Robinson attempts to make a sack. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Syracuse running back Moe Neal runs ahead in the open field. He finished as SU’s leading rusher.
Syracuse running back Moe Neal runs ahead in the open field. He finished as SU’s leading rusher. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Notre Dame attempts to recover a supposed fumble from Syracuse quarterback Tommy DeVito, but DeVito was ruled down.
Notre Dame attempts to recover a supposed fumble from Syracuse quarterback Tommy DeVito, but DeVito was ruled down. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Book scrambles for a gain, catching the Syracuse defense by surprise. He had 16 rushing yards in the game.
Book scrambles for a gain, catching the Syracuse defense by surprise. He had 16 rushing yards in the game. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Notre Dame fights for a touchdown in the first half, but comes up inches short.
Notre Dame fights for a touchdown in the first half, but comes up inches short. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Syracuse is tackled behind the line of scrimmage.
Syracuse is tackled behind the line of scrimmage. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Syracuse tries to defend Notre Dame receiver Chase Claypool.
Syracuse tries to defend Notre Dame receiver Chase Claypool. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Claypool manages to reach a first down.
Claypool manages to reach a first down. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Syracuse wideout Sean Riley attempts a punt return against Notre Dame.
Syracuse wideout Sean Riley attempts a punt return against Notre Dame. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Babers walks along the Syracuse sidelines after Syracuse failed to convert a first down.
Babers walks along the Syracuse sidelines after Syracuse failed to convert a first down. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Notre Dame punter Tyler Newsome attempts one of just a few punts against Syracuse.
Notre Dame punter Tyler Newsome attempts one of just a few punts against Syracuse. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Syracuse wide receiver Taj Harris looks up for a ball from DeVito. The result was incomplete.
Syracuse wide receiver Taj Harris looks up for a ball from DeVito. The result was incomplete. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Harris fell to the ground hard, getting grass in his helmet in the process.
Harris fell to the ground hard, getting grass in his helmet in the process. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Riley catches a ball near the Syracuse sideline. He made four receptions against Notre Dame.
Riley catches a ball near the Syracuse sideline. He made four receptions against Notre Dame. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Williams holds up a number two as he runs past Chris Fredrick for a touchdown.
Williams holds up a number two as he runs past Chris Fredrick for a touchdown. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Notre Dame celebrates Williams’ touchdown.
Notre Dame celebrates Williams’ touchdown. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
DeVito drops back to make a pass. DeVito threw two interceptions against the Irish.
DeVito drops back to make a pass. DeVito threw two interceptions against the Irish. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Harris makes a catch and is tackled by two Notre Dame defenders.
Harris makes a catch and is tackled by two Notre Dame defenders. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Syracuse running back Jarveon Howard makes his first rushing attempt late in the game.
Syracuse running back Jarveon Howard makes his first rushing attempt late in the game. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Head coaches Dino Babers and Brian Kelly meet at midfield after the game.
Head coaches Dino Babers and Brian Kelly meet at midfield after the game. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Strickland and Notre Dame defensive end Daelin Hayes enjoy a quick laugh after the game.
Strickland and Notre Dame defensive end Daelin Hayes enjoy a quick laugh after the game. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Notre Dame players jump up into the Yankee Stadium seats to celebrate their 33-point win.
Notre Dame players jump up into the Yankee Stadium seats to celebrate their 33-point win. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Notre Dame players and fans gather to sing the school’s alma mater after the game.
Notre Dame players and fans gather to sing the school’s alma mater after the game. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange
Syracuse players walk off the field in defeat after putting forth their worst game in two years.
Syracuse players walk off the field in defeat after putting forth their worst game in two years. Alexandra Moreo | The Daily Orange

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By Alexandra Moreo Senior Staff Photographer

No. 12 Syracuse (8-3, 5-2 Atlantic Coast) got thumped, 36-3, by No. 3 Notre Dame (11-0) on Saturday at Yankee Stadium. Behind quarterback Ian Book, the Irish offense built a 20-0 halftime lead while the UND defense smothered an Eric Dungey-less SU offense.

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Published on November 17, 2018 at 8:56 pm
Contact Alexandra: amoreo@syr.edu

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