Stanford edges NC State, improves to 4-4 on season

Stanford held on to a 31-28 victory against NC State on October 23, boosting their record to 4-4. The Cardinal, in their first season under head coach Tavita Pritchard, matched last year's win total with four games still to play. Despite a late comeback attempt from NC State, Stanford recovered an onside kick with under a minute remaining, allowing them to run out the clock. Quarterback Davis Warren threw for 303 yards and four touchdowns, while Micah Ford contributed 150 rushing yards. Stanford next faces Louisville on October 31.

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