SB Nation’s Rule of Tree lauds the Cardinal defense that paved the way Saturday for the more-ballyhooed offense in No. 10 Stanford’s win over No. 13 Arizona:
Stanford Vs. Arizona: Game Ball To The Cardinal ... Defense?
Stanford brought pressure from the edge and up the middle to prevent Foles, who had completed 75 percent of his passes before dislocating his knee cap against Washington State, from getting comfortable. He finished the game 28-for-48 for 248 yards, his worst game of the season.
Shayne Skov set the physical tone for Stanford's defense on Arizona's first possession. Foles threw a pass to Juron Criner, who was met immediately by Skov and lost control of the ball. Officials determined that the pass was incomplete after a replay review, but Skov's hit sent a message that would be redelivered by Stanford defenders throughout the night. Chase Thomas ended the Wildcats' first drive by flushing Foles out of the pocket and drawing an intentional grounding penalty that took Arizona out of field goal range.
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