"The Cardinal had two defensive touchdowns in a 31-10 win in the 128th Big Game, breaking a four-game losing streak in the rivalry and beating Cal at home for the first time since 2017. Stanford (4-7, 3-5 ACC) forced three turnovers and recorded five sacks to win its fourth game for the first time since 2020. The Cardinal only had 71 yards of offense in the first half but led 14-10 thanks to two scoop-and-scores in the second quarter."
"Omar Staples forced a fumble by top receiver Jacob De Jesus that was recovered by Jay Green and returned 49 yards. Then Jahsiah Galvan forced a fumble by top running back Kendrick Raphael that was returned 17 yards by Darrius Davis. A third fumble, this time on a low snap, gave Stanford the ball at the Cal 20, and Micah Ford scored on a 4-yard TD run on the first play of the fourth quarter to make it 24-10."
Stanford defeated Cal 31-10 in the 128th Big Game, snapping a four-game losing streak and beating Cal at home for the first time since 2017. The Cardinal defense produced two touchdowns, forced three turnovers and recorded five sacks, providing the margin despite only 71 first-half offensive yards. Stanford converted a low snap and returned fumbles into short-field scores, and Micah Ford added a fourth-quarter touchdown. Special teams struggled with a blocked field goal and a missed attempt after a delay-of-game penalty. Stanford closes the season at home against No. 9 Notre Dame.
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