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Stanford Opens ACC Home Slate vs. Boston College as Pass Defense Gets First Big Test

Frank Reich says he will not overreact at quarterback, signaling patience with Ben Gulbranson despite an offense near the bottom nationally.

BYU defensive tackle Keanu Tanuvasa, right, sacks Stanford quarterback Ben Gulbranson during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday Sept. 6, 2025, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Jeffrey D. Allred)
Stanford cornerback Brandon Nicholson calls out the defensive play call during an NCAA college football game against BYU, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Provo, Utah.

Overview

  • Boston College (1-1) visits Stanford (0-2) at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Stanford Stadium on ACC Network in the Cardinal’s first home and ACC game of the season.
  • Dylan Lonergan enters with eight touchdown passes and no interceptions after being named ACC Quarterback of the Week for a 390-yard, four‑TD outing at Michigan State.
  • Stanford’s passing defense has tightened through two games, allowing 210 yards to Hawaii and 175 to BYU, with DT Clay Patterson logging three sacks and LB Matt Rose ranking third in the ACC with 20 tackles.
  • The Cardinal offense ranks 130th nationally in yards and is tied for 125th in scoring, as Ben Gulbranson is 32-of-62 for 251 yards with no touchdowns and four turnovers.
  • As of Thursday night’s ACC availability reports, BC listed cornerbacks Amari Jackson and Syair Torrence out with DE Quintayvious Hutchins probable, while Stanford ruled out OL Simione Pale, LB/DE Tevarua Tafiti and LB Jahsiah Galvan.