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Comeback Falls Short

Box Score

SEATTLE -- K.J. Costello and Bryce Love jolted the Stanford offense in the second half, but a furious Cardinal comeback fell short, 27-23, Saturday night in Seattle.

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 touchdown pass from Browning to Drew Sample and Gaskin's 6-yard run early in the second quarter. But the Huskies offense 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 touchdown 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. Stanford 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 with two touchdowns. Love rushed 18 times for 71 yards and a score.