As the game began, rain started pouring down. This was just foreshadowing of the first half for the Cardinal. Stanford made a FG on their first possession of the game and then preceded to fumble, throw an interception, and punt 3 times on their remaining drives in the first half. Stanford's offense was stagnant to say the least. They were not running the ball with their usual ferociousness and Hogan looked uncomfortable in the pocket. Christian McCaffrey could not get anything on the ground and he ended up with 62 yards rushing. He was getting no help from his offensive line because they were getting dominated all night.
Stanford escapes Washington State despite trailing most of the game
