1. Streaks

This week got busy for me. I didn’t get a chance to rewatch the game on television, so this week’s blog is destined to be lost in the ether between the huge Big Game victory and the huger Pac-12 Championship game. Next week we’ll have a long recap of the Pac-12 Championship game, solve the future playoff puzzle, discuss bowl matchups, and look at bias around the country.

Stanford continued some valued streaks with its win against Notre Dame. Most importantly, Stanford has now won 16 consecutive home games. What a luxury it is these days to show up for games on the Farm. The other significant streak continued thanks to Wayne Lyons, who had two game-saving interceptions in the fourth quarter.  Stanford has now forced a turnover in 37 consecutive games. And one more streak for good measure: Stanford is 9-0 in its last nine games against opponents ranked in the AP top-25.

2. Up Next: Arizona St.

Unfortunately, Arizona St. has a streak going right now as well: 8 consecutive home wins. Kevin Hogan and the offensive play-calling are the tickets to victory. We need to attempt (and complete) some balls downfield. After tossing champagne glasses over the Cal secondary two weeks ago, Hogan did not throw a single ball further than 25 yards downfield against Notre Dame. We will need to hit the play-action pass to Montgomery or Rector. I think we’ll see it tomorrow on our first possession.

Go Card.