Stanford Cardinal Outshine California Golden Bears with a Defensive Masterclass
The Stanford Cardinal improved their record to 4-7 after a commanding victory over the California Golden Bears, who now stand at 6-5. The game concluded with a score of 31-10 in favor of the home team, Stanford. This matchup was part of Week 13 and took place at Stanford Stadium, where an impressive crowd of 50,039 fans witnessed the action.
First Quarter
The opening quarter saw the Golden Bears take an early lead with a field goal, putting them ahead by three points. Despite this initial setback, the Trees' defense held strong and prevented further scoring opportunities for Cal in this period.
Second Quarter
Stanford's offense came alive in the second quarter as quarterback Elijah Brown connected on key passes that led to two touchdowns. Brown completed 10 out of his 20 pass attempts for a total of 123 yards and one touchdown throughout the game. His longest completion was a remarkable 34-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver CJ Williams.
Third Quarter
In the third quarter, both teams struggled offensively but it was Emmet Kenney's reliable kicking that extended Stanford's lead by adding three more points through a successful field goal attempt from 36 yards out.
Fourth Quarter
The final quarter belonged entirely to Stanford as they dominated both offensively and defensively. Running back Micah Ford showcased his rushing prowess by accumulating an impressive total of 150 yards on just under five yards per carry average along with one rushing touchdown which sealed their victory against Cal’s defense.
Defensively speaking; standout performances included Matt Rose who recorded one sack while also recovering fumbles alongside teammates Darrius Davis & Jay Green contributing significantly towards securing possession changes favoring Cardinals' advantage during crucial moments within gameplay dynamics itself!
As we delve into post-game thoughts about how well-rounded performance delivered collectively across various facets ultimately resulted triumphantly against formidable opponent such as Big C - it becomes evident why fans eagerly anticipate next encounter scheduled November twenty-ninth when Notre Dame Fighting Irish visit Palo Alto facing off against our beloved Trees once again! Tune into ESPN channel number two hundred six catch live broadcast starting promptly at ten thirty PM Eastern Daylight Time directly from iconic venue known worldwide simply called "Stanford Stadium."
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