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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.