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Gallery: SU’s loss to No. 24 Tennessee from the sidelines in Atlanta

Gallery: Syracuse fell to No. 24 Tennessee 45-26 in its season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Here are The Daily Orange’s best photos from SU's defeat to the Volunteers.

Tennessee defensive lineman Jordan Ross celebrates his tackle for loss. The Volunteers’ defensive line combined for five sacks and seven TFLs against Syracuse. Leonardo Eriman | Photo Editor

Syracuse running back Yasin Willis prepares to stiff arm Tennessee defensive back Edrees Farooq. Willis led the Orange with three rushing touchdowns against the Volunteers. Leonardo Eriman | Photo Editor

A Tennessee offensive lineman lifts Volunteer running back DeSean Bishop into the air after his second-quarter rushing touchdown. Bishop ranked second among the Vols with 82 rushing yards against the Orange. Leonardo Eriman | Photo Editor

Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli drops back to throw a pass. Angeli tossed for a career-high 274 passing yards in his SU debut Leonardo Eriman | Photo Editor

Volunteer running back Star Thomas leaps over the outstretched arms of Syracuse defensive back Cornell Perry. Thomas was Tennessee’s leading rusher against SU, pacing the Volunteers with 92 rushing yards. Leonardo Eriman | Photo Editor

After Tennessee downed Syracuse, the Volunteers’ players cap off the day by singing the school’s alma mater. The game marked the Orange’s first against a Southeastern opponent since 2017. Leonardo Eriman | Photo Editor

Syracuse wide receiver Johntay Cook celebrates his first career touchdown with the Orange. Cook led SU with 58 receiving yards against Tennessee. Leonardo Eriman | Photo Editor

SU quarterback Steve Angeli undergoes pregame warmups before Syracuse’s matchup against Tennessee. The game marked Angeli’s second career collegiate start. Leonardo Eriman | Photo Editor

Tennessee tight end Miles Kitselman leaps into the air to celebrate his fourth-quarter receiving touchdown. After transferring from Alabama in 2023, Kitselman has hauled in five scores with the Volunteers. Leonardo Eriman | Photo Editor

Tennessee mascot Smokey hypes up the Volunteers’ fans on the sideline. Despite the contest being a neutral-site game in Atlanta, Vols fans outnumbered Syracuse’s on Saturday. Leonardo Eriman | Photo Editor

Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli communicates a play with SU running back Yasin Willis. The duo accounted for 365 of the Orange’s 377 offensive yards. Leonardo Eriman | Photo Editor

Volunteer quarterback Joey Aguilar releases a pass. Aguilar, who transferred from UCLA to Tennessee this spring, made his impact felt with three passing touchdowns against SU. Leonardo Eriman | Photo Editor

Syracuse head coach Fran Brown directs his team from the sidelines. In his second year helming SU, Brown suffered his first season-opening loss against Tennessee. Leonardo Eriman | Photo Editor

Tennessee’s band gets ready to play a song during the game. The contest was held in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the typical home of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons. Leonardo Eriman | Photo Editor