Stanford Cardinal Edges Out Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium in a Close Football Contest
The Stanford Cardinal stands at 15-14 against the Oregon State Beavers after a nail-biting encounter at Reser Stadium. The game saw the Cardinal secure a narrow victory, improving their season record.
The Stanford Cardinal's performance on the field was marked by defensive resilience and special teams' effectiveness. The defense managed to sack Oregon State's quarterback twice for a loss of 13 yards and recorded one interception that was returned for nine yards. Additionally, they recovered two fumbles, which were pivotal in halting the Beavers' offensive drives.
On offense, the passing game struggled with efficiency but still managed to contribute with one touchdown pass of three yards. The quarterback completed 16 out of 33 attempts for 141 yards and had an interception as well. Despite these challenges, the team showed determination in crucial moments.
The rushing attack added another dimension to Stanford's offense, amassing 81 yards over 27 carries with an average of three yards per attempt. Although no touchdowns were scored on the ground, five first downs were gained through rushes which helped maintain possession and control of the game clock.
Special teams played a significant role in this tight contest. The punt unit performed admirably with five punts totaling 230 yards; one punt landed inside the twenty-yard line helping tilt field position in favor of Stanford. Furthermore, all five kickoffs resulted in touchbacks due to their distance covering an impressive total of 325 yards.
Field goals proved vital for Stanford as they converted three out of four attempts successfully; their longest being from forty yards out contributing significantly to their final score tally.
Penalties could have been costly but were kept under control as only eight infractions occurred costing them eighty-one penalty-yards throughout the game duration.
Looking ahead, fans can anticipate watching their team again when Stanford Cardinal travels to face Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium on November fourth at seven-thirty PM Eastern Time broadcasted live on FOX network. This upcoming encounter promises another opportunity for fans to support their team as they continue through this season's journey.