University of Washington
7-3 , 5-2
Stanford
5-4 , 3-3
Washington Holds Off Stanford's Late Rally, Wins 27-23
November 03, 2018 | Football
The matchup was essentially an elimination game in the Pac-12 North Division race and the Huskies got their senior star ball carrier back on the field just in time. Gaskin sat out a win over Colorado and loss to California, and his absence only highlighted his importance to Washington's offense.
The Huskies (7-3, 5-2 Pac-12) built a 21-0 lead thanks to a 2-yard touchdown run by quarterback Jake Browning, an 11-yard TD pass from Browning to Drew Sample and Gaskin's 6-yard run early in the second quarter. But the Huskies offense became conservative and was unable to find the end zone the rest of the way, making for a nervy second half after Stanford's K.J. Costello got hot.
Costello threw a 14-yard touchdown to Kaden Smith and Bryce Love ran for a 5-yard TD late in the third quarter to pull Stanford (5-4, 3-3) within 24-14. Collin Riccitelli hit a 21-yard field goal with 9 minutes remaining after Washington's defense held inside the 10 to pull the Cardinal within 24-17.
Washington answered with one more drive and Peyton Henry hit a 38-yard field goal with 5:09 left and gave the Huskies a 10-point lead, but Costello made the final minutes uncomfortable hitting Trenton Irwin for a 33-yard touchdown with 3:24 left. Riccitelli missed the extra point and the Huskies lead was 27-23.
Washington was only able to run 79 seconds off the clock before punting and Stanford took possession at its 15 with 2:05 left. Costello hit five passes to get to the Washington 34 with 10 seconds left. He missed an end zone throw for Irwin and on the last play Costello was intercepted by Rapp at the goal line.
Costello was 29 of 43 for 347 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions. Love rushed 18 times for 71 yards.
Browning finished 16 of 27 for 194 yards and one score.
Washington's first quarter and most of the first half was nearly flawless. The Huskies scored touchdowns on their first three drives. They picked off Costello twice, including a diving interception by 320-pound defensive tackle Greg Gaines off a pass deflected by Ben Burr-Kirven. Stanford failed to get a first down in the first quarter and had just 96 yards of offense until the final drive of the half.
THE TAKEAWAY
The Huskies still have a path to the Rose Bowl in their control. After a bye next week the Huskies will host Oregon State. A win against the Beavers would give Washington a chance to win the Pac-12 North by beating Washington State in the Apple Cup.
UP NEXT
The Huskies get a week off before hosting Oregon State on Nov. 17.
Team Stats
STAN 0, WASH 7
WASH - Browning, Jake 2 yd run (Henry, Peyton kick), 8 plays, 73 yards, TOP 4:44
STAN 0, WASH 14
WASH - Sample, Drew 11 yd pass from Browning, Jake (Henry, Peyton kick) 14 plays, 80 yards, TOP 5:30
STAN 0, WASH 21
WASH - Gaskin, Myles 6 yd run (Henry, Peyton kick), 6 plays, 26 yards, TOP 2:31
STAN 7, WASH 21
STAN - Smith,K 14 yd pass from Costello,K (Riccitelli,C kick) 8 plays, 61 yards, TOP 4:27
STAN 7, WASH 24
WASH - Henry, Peyton 22 yd field goal 10 plays, 70 yards, TOP 5:16
STAN 14, WASH 24
STAN - Love,B 5 yd run (Riccitelli,C kick), 6 plays, 67 yards, TOP 2:28
STAN 17, WASH 24
STAN - Riccitelli,C 21 yd field goal 5 plays, 30 yards, TOP 2:55
STAN 17, WASH 27
WASH - Henry, Peyton 38 yd field goal 9 plays, 54 yards, TOP 3:51
STAN 23, WASH 27
STAN - Irwin,T 33 yd pass from Costello,K (Riccitelli,C kickfailed) 6 plays, 80 yards, TOP 1:39
