Even putting up 42 points, it was not the best game for the passing offense, especially considering the way the Stanford defense had played this season. QB Michael Penix Jr’s final numbers were not bad - 369 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 1 interception that probably should have been called pass interference. PFF notes four dropped passes from WRs - tied for most in a game this season - which contributed to only completing 56% of his passes. This was also his second highest “time to throw” average of the season, at almost 3 seconds. This could be flu-related brain fog, Stanford getting creative with coverages, or likely a combo of the two.
Grading the Game: Stanford
