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Gallery: Syracuse football defeats Connecticut, 31-24

Syracuse entered its matchup against Connecticut on a two-game losing streak.
Syracuse entered its matchup against Connecticut on a two-game losing streak. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Amba Etta-Tawo gets free in open space.
Amba Etta-Tawo gets free in open space. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Freshman Sean Riley returns a kick as blockers set up around him.
Freshman Sean Riley returns a kick as blockers set up around him. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Defensive lineman Chris Slayton puts his hands in the air as he pressures UConn quarterback Bryant Shirreffs.
Defensive lineman Chris Slayton puts his hands in the air as he pressures UConn quarterback Bryant Shirreffs. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Etta-Tawo rises up for a catch over a Huskies defender.
Etta-Tawo rises up for a catch over a Huskies defender. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Syracuse wide receiver Ervin Philips runs with the ball in his right hand.
Syracuse wide receiver Ervin Philips runs with the ball in his right hand. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
UConn running back Arkeel Newsome makes a cut while carrying the ball.
UConn running back Arkeel Newsome makes a cut while carrying the ball. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Syracuse head coach Dino Babers wraps his arm around an assistant.
Syracuse head coach Dino Babers wraps his arm around an assistant. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Junior wide receiver Steve Ishmael looks to fend off a Huskies defender.
Junior wide receiver Steve Ishmael looks to fend off a Huskies defender. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Defensive end De'Jon Wilson tracks down Shirreffs.
Defensive end De'Jon Wilson tracks down Shirreffs. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Cornerback Cordell Hudson snags a Huskies ball-carrier at their right ankle.
Cornerback Cordell Hudson snags a Huskies ball-carrier at their right ankle. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Newsome looks to turn the corner against an Orange defender.
Newsome looks to turn the corner against an Orange defender. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Etta-Tawo extends to make a catch in the end zone during the first half.
Etta-Tawo extends to make a catch in the end zone during the first half. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Syracuse defenders gang up on a Huskies player.
Syracuse defenders gang up on a Huskies player. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Newsome scurries forward as an SU defender drags him down.
Newsome scurries forward as an SU defender drags him down. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Syracuse teammates celebrate against Connecticut on Saturday.
Syracuse teammates celebrate against Connecticut on Saturday. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Etta-Tawo runs forward as a UConn defender trails him from behind.
Etta-Tawo runs forward as a UConn defender trails him from behind. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Junior middle linebacker Zaire Franklin jogs off the field.
Junior middle linebacker Zaire Franklin jogs off the field. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Sixteen SU defenders registered tackles.
Sixteen SU defenders registered tackles. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Syracuse fans enjoy what was a sunny afternoon in Connecticut.
Syracuse fans enjoy what was a sunny afternoon in Connecticut. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
The Orange held UConn ball carriers to an average of 3.2 yards per carry.
The Orange held UConn ball carriers to an average of 3.2 yards per carry. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Juniors Jonathan Thomas (left) and Zaire Franklin had five and seven tackles, respectively.
Juniors Jonathan Thomas (left) and Zaire Franklin had five and seven tackles, respectively. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
The Syracuse defense on Saturday allowed 425 yards, an average of 4.7 per play.
The Syracuse defense on Saturday allowed 425 yards, an average of 4.7 per play. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Babers talks with an official during Saturday afternoon's contest.
Babers talks with an official during Saturday afternoon's contest. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Sterling Hofrichter punted five times, averaging 39.4 yards per. One boomed over 50 yards.
Sterling Hofrichter punted five times, averaging 39.4 yards per. One boomed over 50 yards. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Etta-Tawo had his fourth consecutive 100-yard game, a Syracuse football program first.
Etta-Tawo had his fourth consecutive 100-yard game, a Syracuse football program first. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Syracuse sophomore quarterback Eric Dungey escapes UConn defenders. He had one rushing touchdown.
Syracuse sophomore quarterback Eric Dungey escapes UConn defenders. He had one rushing touchdown. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Etta-Tawo broke the Syracuse record for yards in a game with his 270-yard performance, which pushed his total for the season to 706 yards.
Etta-Tawo broke the Syracuse record for yards in a game with his 270-yard performance, which pushed his total for the season to 706 yards. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Over 31,000 fans watched Etta-Tawo put on a show.
Over 31,000 fans watched Etta-Tawo put on a show. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Etta-Tawo reaches for a deep ball in the end zone. He caught two touchdown passes.
Etta-Tawo reaches for a deep ball in the end zone. He caught two touchdown passes. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Dungey leaps for the end zone. He ran for one touchdown and threw for two more.
Dungey leaps for the end zone. He ran for one touchdown and threw for two more. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Syracuse tallied 19 first downs and allowed 23 but pulled away with the seven-point victory.
Syracuse tallied 19 first downs and allowed 23 but pulled away with the seven-point victory. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Etta-Tawo broke the 31-year Syracuse record for most receiving yards in a game.
Etta-Tawo broke the 31-year Syracuse record for most receiving yards in a game. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Syracuse fans high five players on Saturday afternoon.
Syracuse fans high five players on Saturday afternoon. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Syracuse blew a first-quarter lead but held on to win, 31-24.
Syracuse blew a first-quarter lead but held on to win, 31-24. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Babers celebrates his second win as Syracuse head coach.
Babers celebrates his second win as Syracuse head coach. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Syracuse captured its first win since the season opener against Colgate.
Syracuse captured its first win since the season opener against Colgate. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer

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By Tony D. Curtis Staff Photographer
Published on September 24, 2016 at 3:26 pm
Contact Tony: ajcurtis@syr.edu

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