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Stanford Falls to Hawaii on Last-Second Field Goal in First Game of Reich–Luck Era

The defeat underscores the scale of Andrew Luck’s first-year rebuild under interim coach Frank Reich.

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Stanford tight end Sam Roush runs onto the field during the first half of an NCAA football game against Syracuse on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Syracuse, N.Y.
Stanford interim head coach Frank Reich has his own considerable experience as an NFL quarterback when it comes to leading comebacks.
Transfer Ben Gulbranson was named the starting quarterback for Stanford, and Saturday’s game against Hawaii will be his Cardinal debut.

Overview

  • Kansei Matsuzawa hit a 38-yard field goal with three seconds remaining after a 37-yarder at 2:01 tied the game.
  • Stanford surrendered a 20-17 fourth-quarter lead despite a 20-play drive capped by Micah Ford’s 2-yard touchdown run.
  • Oregon State transfer Ben Gulbranson started at quarterback after winning a summer competition, headlining a class of 17 transfer additions.
  • Penalties and miscues blunted early control, including a strip-sack touchdown set up by a kickoff error, as Stanford trailed 14-13 at halftime despite dominating possession.
  • Under new GM Andrew Luck and one-season interim coach Frank Reich, the Cardinal begin a low-expectation ACC campaign that includes a travel load estimated at more than 23,500 miles.