Washington Huskies come up short 31-26 against Stanford – 6 Takeaways
Stanford played this week against the Washington Huskies like Utah did last week. The major difference between the two games was that Stanford scored a touchdown in the third quarter to put the game out of reach.
Stanford’s offense effectively mixed the run and the pass in the first half. The results were two touchdowns on their first two possessions by running back Austin Jones. UW had a good opportunity to score a touchdown on their second possession, driving the ball down to Stanford’s eight-yard line. Despite first-and-goal, the Washington Huskies managed two yards on three plays and had to settle for a field goal.
Huskies had 1st-and-goal from the 8, but settle for a Peyton Henry field goal. Stanford 14, UW 3.
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) December 5, 2020
Boosted by their defensive stand, Stanford only needed nine plays to punch the ball into the endzone again. One more Cardinal field goal, and the deficit was 24-3 at the half.
Just like last week, the Huskies came out on fire in the second half. They scored their first touchdown on the first possession of the second half. Unlike last week Stanford answered with a TD of their own. From there, Washington went on a 13-0 run (Stanford blocked an extra point for the second straight week).
UW had their chance to tie the game in the fourth quarter after forcing a fumble and running the ball back to Stanford’s 10-yard line with 10 minutes to go. Instead of punching the ball into the endzone for a potential tying score, Washington went backward due to a pair of holding penalties and had to kick a 45-yard field goal.
The Cardinal controlled the ball for the rest of the game. Washington’s defense made their stand on the previous series because this one lasted the final 7:47. Here are our top six takeaways from the game.
Henry with a 45-yard FG.
Huskies have to settle for a field goal after costly penalty on 1st down.
Huskies down 31-26 with 7:54 to go.
— KING 5 Sports (@KING5Sports) December 5, 2020