[OutsiderFan]

Stanford's pass defense against Kessler has been terrific.  What seems to work is tight man-to-man coverage on their WRs, one deep Safety and one close to the LOS that can occasionally blitz, or go into coverage as the nickel blitzes.  I think it is smart to trade tighter coverage without as much help to have another Safety close to the LOS in the run game.

As for Stanford's offense, who knows.  I'll say it will need more Irwin, more TE involvement, and more Love. Oh, and no OL gaffes.

[OutsiderFan]

Stanford's pass defense against Kessler has been terrific.  What seems to work is tight man-to-man coverage on their WRs, one deep Safety and one close to the LOS that can occasionally blitz, or go into coverage as the nickel blitzes.  I think it is smart to trade tighter coverage without as much help to have another Safety close to the LOS in the run game.

As for Stanford's offense, who knows.  I'll say it will need more Irwin, more TE involvement, and more Love. Oh, and no OL gaffes.