SAN JOSE STATE AT STANFORD
Data: San Jose State 1-2. Stanford 1-3.
Kickoff: 4:30 p.m. at Stanford Stadium.
TV: ACC Community
Radio: KNBR 1050 AM
Collection historical past: Stanford leads 52-15-1, together with 49-13-1 at Stanford Stadium. SJSU is attempting to beat Stanford in back-to-back video games for the primary time since successful three in a row from 1998-2000. The 2000 recreation was additionally San Jose State’s final win at Stanford.
Stanford storylines: Stanford enters the sport as a favourite for the primary – and certain solely – time this yr. However the Cardinal gained’t be taking something without any consideration in opposition to a Spartans group that beat it to finish final season. Stanford has a brand new quarterback, a totally new receiving corps and a brand new offense beneath interim coach Frank Reich, nevertheless it has nonetheless struggled to attain (18.3 factors per recreation, final within the ACC). Then once more, San Jose State has been even worse (17.3), which ought to assist the Stanford protection bounce again from its worst efficiency of the season in final week’s 48-20 loss at Virginia.
San Jose State storylines: SJSU is coming off its first win of the season, beating Idaho 31-28. The Spartans will likely be on the lookout for their first win at Stanford since a 40-27 win on Sept. 8, 2000. SJSU has an opportunity to defeat Stanford in back-to-back seasons for the primary time since they defeated the Cardinal 3 times in a row from 1998-2000, all at Stanford. Kicker Denis Lynch hit the game-winning 48-yard subject purpose in opposition to Idaho, his first make of the season after beginning the yr 0-4 on subject objectives. Head coach Ken Niumatalolo confirmed that extensive receiver Malachi Riley will likely be out for the season; the Arizona switch was anticipated to play a key function within the offense.
Stats that matter: Micah Ford ranks fourth within the ACC in speeding yards with 335, and he has the fourth most damaged tackles within the nation (25), per PFF. … Stanford is trying to start 2-0 at residence for the primary time since 2018, the final time the Cardinal performed in a bowl recreation (2018 Solar Bowl). … Beneath Niumatalolo, the Spartans are 2-4 on the street. … SJSU ranks 127th within the FBS with a turnover margin of minus-5; the Spartans’ one turnover in opposition to Idaho was their lowest complete of the season. … SJSU’s protection has held its opponents to 13-of-43 on third downs this season, however allowed Idaho to go 5-for-5 on fourth down.
— HAROLD GUTMANN
