STANFORD AT BYU
Data: Stanford 0-1, 0-0 in ACC, BYU 1-0, 0-0 in Large 12.
Kickoff: 7:15 p.m. (Pacific) Saturday at LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, Utah.
TV: ESPN
Radio: KNBR 1050 AM
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Sequence historical past: Stanford leads 2-1. The Cardinal gained the primary two conferences towards BYU in 2003 and 2004 earlier than shedding the 2022 season finale 35-26 at Stanford Stadium in David Shaw’s remaining recreation as Stanford coach.
Stanford storylines: Stanford seems to tug a large upset after shedding on a last-second subject aim at Hawaii two weeks in the past. Interim coach Frank Reich pressured the significance of building the run, and the Cardinal had been profitable towards the Rainbow Warriors in that part. The Cardinal ran for 177 yards, Micah Ford had the primary speeding TD by a Stanford operating again in 20 video games, and the Cardinal held the ball for 36:07, its most time of possession since 2019. However the Cardinal must make large enhancements in a passing recreation that solely produced 130 yards.
BYU storylines: The Cougars went 11-2 final season, however star QB Jake Retzlaff left the crew in July quite than face a prolonged suspension. He was changed by four-star true freshman Bear Bachmeier, who participated in spring camp with Stanford. Bachmeier turned the primary FBS participant since Antwaan Randle El of Indiana in 1998 to have no less than three passing touchdowns and two speeding touchdowns in his debut, nevertheless it got here towards FCS-level Portland State, so this can be his first recreation towards an FBS opponent.
Stats that matter: The Cougars had been one in all 10 groups to pitch a shutout of their opener. … Stanford inside linebacker Matt Rose had 13 tackles towards Hawaii, probably the most tackles recorded by a Stanford linebacker since Bobby Okereke in 2019. … The gang of 64,494 final week was the biggest crowd in Provo since 2009. … The Cardinal is 3-0 following off weeks within the two years.
— HAROLD GUTMANN
