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Gallery: The best images from Syracuse’s loss to Stanford

Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord (pictured, center) stares downfield at tight end Dan Villari. McCord recorded 339 passing yards and two touchdowns against Stanford, but also threw two costly interceptions.

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Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord (pictured, center) stares downfield at tight end Dan Villari. McCord recorded 339 passing yards and two touchdowns against Stanford, but also threw two costly interceptions.

Syracuse safety Justin Barron and linebacker Derek McDonald wrap up Stanford running back Chris Davis Jr. Barron and McDonald each finished with a game-high eight tackles against the Cardinal.

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Syracuse safety Justin Barron and linebacker Derek McDonald wrap up Stanford running back Chris Davis Jr. Barron and McDonald each finished with a game-high eight tackles against the Cardinal.

Syracuse head coach Fran Brown stands on the sidelines during Syracuse’s 26-24 loss to Stanford. The defeat was SU’s first under Brown, who took over in November, 2023.

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Syracuse head coach Fran Brown stands on the sidelines during Syracuse’s 26-24 loss to Stanford. The defeat was SU’s first under Brown, who took over in November, 2023.

Syracuse University’s marching band performs as Orange football players and coaches make their way across the Shaw Quadrangle prior to their game against Stanford.

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Syracuse University’s marching band performs as Orange football players and coaches make their way across the Shaw Quadrangle prior to their game against Stanford.

Syracuse fans make noise amid SU’s two-point loss against Stanford. 39,290 fans were in attendance at the JMA Wireless Dome Friday.

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Syracuse fans make noise amid SU’s two-point loss against Stanford. 39,290 fans were in attendance at the JMA Wireless Dome Friday.

Stanford quarterback Ashton Daniels reads the Syracuse defense. Daniels threw for 178 yards and helped orchestrate a game-winning drive, which culminated in a field goal from the Cardinal as time expired.

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Stanford quarterback Ashton Daniels reads the Syracuse defense. Daniels threw for 178 yards and helped orchestrate a game-winning drive, which culminated in a field goal from the Cardinal as time expired.

Syracuse wide receiver Trebor Peña hauls in a pass over the middle against Stanford. Peña tallied a career-high 10 receptions for 101 yards as SU’s leading receiver.

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Syracuse wide receiver Trebor Peña hauls in a pass over the middle against Stanford. Peña tallied a career-high 10 receptions for 101 yards as SU’s leading receiver.

Stanford celebrates on the field following Emmet Kenney’s game-winning 39-yard field goal. The win marked Stanford’s first in the Atlantic Coast Conference since moving from the Pacific-12 ahead of this season.

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Stanford celebrates on the field following Emmet Kenney’s game-winning 39-yard field goal. The win marked Stanford’s first in the Atlantic Coast Conference since moving from the Pacific-12 ahead of this season.