Stanford Cardinal's Effort Falls Short Against Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium
In a challenging Week 5 encounter, the Stanford Cardinal faced off against the Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium, concluding with a record of 2-2 as they were outscored by the Tigers who advanced their record to 3-1 with a final score of 14-40. Despite a valiant effort, the Cardinal couldn't bridge the gap in points to secure a win.
Key Performances and Moments
The game saw some notable performances from Stanford Cardinal players that momentarily shifted momentum in their favor. Jahsiah Galvan made an impact on defense with one sack and one tackle for loss, adding pressure on Clemson's offense. On special teams, Aristotle Taylor contributed with a blocked punt, showcasing Stanford's ability to challenge in multiple facets of the game.
Offensively, quarterbacks Justin Lamson and Ashton Daniels had mixed results under center. Lamson completed half of his attempts for one touchdown without any interceptions but was sacked three times. Daniels found it tougher going; despite throwing for more yards and another touchdown, he was intercepted three times which hindered Stanford's offensive rhythm.
Micah Ford emerged as a bright spot in the running game with an impressive average of over eight yards per carry totaling 122 yards but couldn't find his way into the end zone. Emmett Mosley V also stood out as he caught seven passes including one for a touchdown contributing significantly to Stanford’s aerial attack alongside Elic Ayomanor who secured four receptions for fifty yards and another score.
Looking Ahead
Despite facing setbacks against Clemson Tigers, there were individual performances that suggest potential growth areas for Stanford Cardinal moving forward into their next games. The team demonstrated resilience through key defensive plays and moments of offensive brilliance which could be built upon in future matchups.
Stanford fans can look forward to supporting their team when they host Virginia Tech Hokies at Stanford Stadium on October 5th at 3:30 PM EDT. The game will be broadcasted on ACC Network providing fans an opportunity to catch all the action live as Stanford looks to bounce back from this defeat.