San José State Edges Stanford 34-31 in Week 14 Thriller
San José State defeated Stanford 34-31 in a tightly contested Week 14 matchup. The Spartans dominated the second quarter, scoring 17 points to take control early, while Stanford managed only a field goal in the opening quarter. The Cardinal responded with 14 fourth-quarter points but fell just short.
Walker Eget led San José State's passing attack with 385 yards, while Nick Nash hauled in 91 receiving yards. For Stanford, Ashton Daniels rushed for 91 yards in a losing effort.
The game featured seven lead changes and remained competitive throughout, with neither team leading by more than three points at any stretch. Stanford's defense forced two critical turnovers in the fourth quarter—a fumble return touchdown and an interception—but San José State's offense managed to hold on for the victory.
San José State covered the 2.5-point spread as the home favorite. The game exceeded the over-under mark of 54.5 points, finishing at 65 total points.
AI-generated recap · Aug 29, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stanford | 3 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 31 |
San José State | 0 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 34 |
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Box Score
| Statistic | Stanford | San José State |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 26-40 | 33-49 |
| Pass Yards | 252 | 385 |
| Rush Yards | 127 | 61 |
| Total Yards | 379 | 446 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| 3rd Down | 6-15 | 6-11 |
| Penalties | 10-115 | 6-45 |
| Possession | 31:18 | 28:42 |