Stanford Stadium Showdown: Stanford Cardinal Secures Victory Over Washington Huskies in Football Game
The Stanford Cardinal and the Washington Huskies faced off in a competitive game at Stanford Stadium, with the home team securing a 30-22 victory. The Cardinal's season record now stands at an impressive 7-3, while the Huskies fall to 6-4.
The Stanford Cardinal demonstrated offensive efficiency on their home turf, amassing a total of 405 yards against the visiting Washington Huskies. The rushing attack was particularly effective, contributing 195 yards to the tally. With an average of over four yards per carry, they crossed into the end zone three times on ground plays. The longest rush was capped at a notable 35 yards.
Through the air, Stanford's passing game added another dimension to their offense by accumulating 211 yards. Their completion percentage hovered around 59 percent with no interceptions thrown and ten first downs achieved through aerial efforts. One pass stood out as it soared for an impressive distance of 39 yards.
Special teams also played a pivotal role for the Cardinal; they successfully converted three field goals with one miss from beyond thirty-nine yards out. Their kicking game was solid as well, resulting in five touchbacks from seven kickoffs and ensuring that all extra point attempts sailed through the uprights.
Defensively, Stanford made its presence felt by recording two sacks and forcing two fumbles—one of which they recovered—further stifling any momentum that Washington tried to build throughout the contest.
On special teams for Washington Huskies, their return game showed some life with over twenty average return yards on kickoffs but failed to break through for any scoring plays.
As both teams look ahead after this hard-fought battle at Stanford Stadium, fans can mark their calendars for another exciting matchup featuring their beloved Cardinal. On November 18th at local time PM (1:00 AM UTC), football enthusiasts can gather once again as Stanford takes on California Golden Bears right here at home in what promises to be another captivating encounter broadcasted live on FOX network channels.