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Very tough game to predict. I knew Stanford was more motivated than Louisville and as equally motivated as Kal.

Traditionally, San Jose State has circled games against Stanford and played their best. But this San Jose State team has to be somewhat deflated, playing tough against ranked Boise State and UNLV teams but falling short.

So, while I think Stanford is not going to be able to match the intensity they showed against Louisville and Kal, I don't think San Jose State is going to play their best, either. 

In the end, I like the match-up for Stanford, as April has shown that he can usually call-up a good scheme against pass-happy teams. I don't have as much faith in Stanford's offense, but I think Ashton Daniels again avoids the big mistake and the team does just enough. Stanford 24 San Jose State 21.

Wish I could say something upbeat about Daniels. I've seen too much of him to believe at this point that he can carry the day. What I've seen is a sub-par QB behind inferior linemen. Hope that the Spartans are indisposed.

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Very tough game to predict. I knew Stanford was more motivated than Louisville and as equally motivated as Kal.

Traditionally, San Jose State has circled games against Stanford and played their best. But this San Jose State team has to be somewhat deflated, playing tough against ranked Boise State and UNLV teams but falling short.

So, while I think Stanford is not going to be able to match the intensity they showed against Louisville and Kal, I don't think San Jose State is going to play their best, either. 

In the end, I like the match-up for Stanford, as April has shown that he can usually call-up a good scheme against pass-happy teams. I don't have as much faith in Stanford's offense, but I think Ashton Daniels again avoids the big mistake and the team does just enough. Stanford 24 San Jose State 21.

Wish I could say something upbeat about Daniels. I've seen too much of him to believe at this point that he can carry the day. What I've seen is a sub-par QB behind inferior linemen. Hope that the Spartans are indisposed.