Stanford Cardinal cornerback Tshawn Frausto-Ramos (bottom) Tobin Phillips defensive lineman (right) put the tackle on Washington State Cougars wide receiver Kyle Williams (2) at Martin Stadium in Pullman on Sat Nov 4, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Daniel Dullum

Saturday, November 4, 2023

Joshua Karty kicked a 31-yard field goal with 5:56 remaining in the fourth quarter, providing Stanford with a 10-7 Pac-12 football victory Saturday at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash,

The Cardinal (3-6 overall, 2-5 Pac 12) have a 41-31-1 edge in the series, which may or may not continue after this season due to the dissolution of the Pac-12 Conference. One year ago, the Cougars (4-5 overall, 1-5 Pac-12) defeated Stanford 52-14

Washington State opened the scoring with 6:18 left in the second quarter with a 9-yard touchdown pass from Cameron Ward to Josh Kelly.

Stanford tied the game at 7-7 on a 1-yard touchdown run by Justin Lamson with 2:55 remaining in the third quarter. Lamson led Cardinal ballcarriers with 54 rushing yards on 20 carries.

Ashton Daniels completed 15 of 31 passes for 115 yards, no touchdowns and one interceptions. He also carried nine times for 18 yards and was sacked once.

Sam Roush caught seven passes for 61 yards to lead the Cardinal, followed by Elic Ayomanor with four catches for 53 yards.

Tristan Sinclair paced the Cardinal defense with nine total tackles, four solo. Scotty Edwards added an interception and the defense also had three sacks.

Ward completed 24 of 40 passes for 241 yards and a touchdown. Djouvensky Schlenbaker was the top Cougars rusher with 34 yards on 13 attempts.

Lincoln Victor caught a game-high 12 passes for Washington State, gaining 66 yards. Kelly finished with four receptions for 82 yards.

Washington State outgained the Cardinal in total offense 245 yards to 217. Stanford had a slight edge in first downs 18-16.

Next week, the Cardinal travel to Corvallis, Ore., to face No. 16 Oregon State. Kickoff is at 2:30 p.m.