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Gallery: Syracuse defeats Boston College, becomes bowl eligible

Four young Syracuse fans cheer on their team. Their pleas for bowl eligibility were answered by SU's 34-31 win over BC on Saturday.
Four young Syracuse fans cheer on their team. Their pleas for bowl eligibility were answered by SU's 34-31 win over BC on Saturday. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Syracuse's secondary walks shoulder-to-shoulder through the tunnel en route to the Carrier Dome field.
Syracuse's secondary walks shoulder-to-shoulder through the tunnel en route to the Carrier Dome field. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Durell Eskridge, the reigning ACC Defensive Back of the Week, focuses prior to kickoff.
Durell Eskridge, the reigning ACC Defensive Back of the Week, focuses prior to kickoff. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Backup quarterback Drew Allen follows Syracuse assistant Will Hicks onto the field.
Backup quarterback Drew Allen follows Syracuse assistant Will Hicks onto the field. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Syracuse's defensive linemen huddle around nose tackle Eric Crume before the game.
Syracuse's defensive linemen huddle around nose tackle Eric Crume before the game. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
The visiting Eagles flock onto the field looking to spoil Syracuse's bowl hopes.
The visiting Eagles flock onto the field looking to spoil Syracuse's bowl hopes. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
BC's rushing attack had its way against Syracuse's defensive front, gaining 5.8 yards per rush on the day.
BC's rushing attack had its way against Syracuse's defensive front, gaining 5.8 yards per rush on the day. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Marquis Spruill wraps up Heisman candidate Andre Williams before he reaches the line of scrimmage.
Marquis Spruill wraps up Heisman candidate Andre Williams before he reaches the line of scrimmage. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Terrel Hunt pushes forward, collecting some of his 90 rushing yards. The quarterback carried the ball 17 times and also ran for a score.
Terrel Hunt pushes forward, collecting some of his 90 rushing yards. The quarterback carried the ball 17 times and also ran for a score. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Alvin Cornelius eludes BC defensive back Al Louis-Jean. The redshirt freshman caught seven passes for 81 yards.
Alvin Cornelius eludes BC defensive back Al Louis-Jean. The redshirt freshman caught seven passes for 81 yards. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Williams bounces outside and follows his lead blocker up field.
Williams bounces outside and follows his lead blocker up field. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Safety Jeremi Wilkes celebrates with linebacker Dyshawn Davis after making a big play.
Safety Jeremi Wilkes celebrates with linebacker Dyshawn Davis after making a big play. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
An SU cheerleader leads the crowd in a familiar Carrier Dome chant.
An SU cheerleader leads the crowd in a familiar Carrier Dome chant. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Williams scampers into the end zone for a 26-yard touchdown run. After a slow day, the stud back left in the third quarter with a shoulder injury.
Williams scampers into the end zone for a 26-yard touchdown run. After a slow day, the stud back left in the third quarter with a shoulder injury. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Hunt floats a pass to Parris. He completed 29 of his 43 passes for 270 yards and two touchdowns.
Hunt floats a pass to Parris. He completed 29 of his 43 passes for 270 yards and two touchdowns. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
BC defensive coordinator Don Brown shows a lot of emotion from the sideline.
BC defensive coordinator Don Brown shows a lot of emotion from the sideline. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Jerome Smith cuts outside after receiving a misdirection handoff from Hunt. Smith ran for 46 yards on 18 carries.
Jerome Smith cuts outside after receiving a misdirection handoff from Hunt. Smith ran for 46 yards on 18 carries. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Cameron Lynch watches an interception fall into his hands, BC's lone turnover on the day.
Cameron Lynch watches an interception fall into his hands, BC's lone turnover on the day. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Hunt plows into the end zone for a 1-yard rushing touchdown just before halftime.
Hunt plows into the end zone for a 1-yard rushing touchdown just before halftime. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Syracuse center Macky MacPherson chats with the referee in between snaps.
Syracuse center Macky MacPherson chats with the referee in between snaps. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Eskridge rises up for a 19-yard catch, his only reception of the day that helped set up Hunt's 1-yard score.
Eskridge rises up for a 19-yard catch, his only reception of the day that helped set up Hunt's 1-yard score. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Boston College center Andy Gallik receives attention for his helmet during a timeout.
Boston College center Andy Gallik receives attention for his helmet during a timeout. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer focused on leading his team to a bowl with a sixth regular season win.
Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer focused on leading his team to a bowl with a sixth regular season win. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
BC pass rushers surround Hunt in the pocket, leaving the quarterback nowhere to go.
BC pass rushers surround Hunt in the pocket, leaving the quarterback nowhere to go. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Eagles head coach Steve Addazio beckons for his player's attention as he jogs off of the field.
Eagles head coach Steve Addazio beckons for his player's attention as he jogs off of the field. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
BC quarterback Chase Rettig carries the ball upfield for some of his 85 rushing yards. Rettig ran for a score, and threw for two more.
BC quarterback Chase Rettig carries the ball upfield for some of his 85 rushing yards. Rettig ran for a score, and threw for two more. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Spruill brings down freshman running back Myles Willis for one of his four total tackles.
Spruill brings down freshman running back Myles Willis for one of his four total tackles. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Ryan Norton winds up for a field goal attempt. The sophomore went 2-for-3, missing from 30 yards and hitting from 42 and 44.
Ryan Norton winds up for a field goal attempt. The sophomore went 2-for-3, missing from 30 yards and hitting from 42 and 44. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Addazio follows a referee onto the field to argue a call.
Addazio follows a referee onto the field to argue a call. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Guard Nick Robinson protects his quarterback who was swallowed up by the BC defense.
Guard Nick Robinson protects his quarterback who was swallowed up by the BC defense. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Parris caught two touchdowns on the day, the first early in the second quarter and the second the game-clinching score with seconds on the clock.
Parris caught two touchdowns on the day, the first early in the second quarter and the second the game-clinching score with seconds on the clock. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
A small section of the 37,406 in attendance rejoice after Syracuse's go-ahead score.
A small section of the 37,406 in attendance rejoice after Syracuse's go-ahead score. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Cornerback Jaston George and wide receiver Christopher Clark celebrate with fans after the win.
Cornerback Jaston George and wide receiver Christopher Clark celebrate with fans after the win. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Hunt runs through a line of high fives after leading SU to a touchdown in the team's final drive.
Hunt runs through a line of high fives after leading SU to a touchdown in the team's final drive. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Hunt embraces Hicks in relief after the gut-wrenching victory.
Hunt embraces Hicks in relief after the gut-wrenching victory. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
A wet Shafer shares a moment with Addazio after the game clock expired.
A wet Shafer shares a moment with Addazio after the game clock expired. Ziniu Chen | Staff Photographer
Published on November 30, 2013 at 11:39 pm

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