<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2owY7g_0wFHygIJ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2owY7g_0wFHygIJ00" width="768" height="599" >Stanford football suffered a significant setback at home, losing 40-10 to No. 21 SMU. The game was defined by a disastrous first quarter where Stanford fell behind 21-0. True freshman quarterback Elijah Brown took the helm after an underwhelming performance from Ashton Daniels, and managed to throw for one touchdown, but ultimately could not overcome the early deficit. Meanwhile, SMU's Kevin Jennings excelled with 322 passing yards and three touchdowns, securing the Mustangs' sixth win of the season.<ul><li>SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings passed for 322 yards, completing 17 of 27 attempts.</li><li>Stanford managed only 10 points, with Elijah Brown throwing for 153 yards and one touchdown, alongside two interceptions.</li></ul>Yes, ButStanford's young secondary was exploited early, leading to a substantial deficit that hindered the team’s ability to recover. Although Brown showed promise, he faced challenges due to dropped passes and a generally struggling offense.State of Play<ul><li>SMU improved to 6-1 overall and 3-0 in the ACC, while Stanford dropped to 2-5 and 1-3 in conference play.</li><li>Stanford's defense began to settle later in the game, but the early mistakes were too costly to overcome.</li></ul>Stanford will host Wake Forest on October 26, and decisions will need to be made regarding the starting quarterback position, as Brown showed potential but also areas for improvement.Bottom LineStanford must address their early-game struggles and dropped passes if they intend to compete effectively in upcoming games. The transition to Elijah Brown at quarterback presents a silver lining, but consistent improvement is essential for any hope of success moving forward.</div></body>

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Stanford Football’s Struggles in 40-10 Loss to No. 21 SMU

Stanford football suffered a significant setback at home, losing 40-10 to No. 21 SMU. The game was defined by a disastrous first quarter where Stanford fell behind 21-0. True freshman quarterback Elijah Brown took the helm after an underwhelming performance from Ashton Daniels, and managed to throw for one touchdown, but ultimately could not overcome the early deficit. Meanwhile, SMU's Kevin Jennings excelled with 322 passing yards and three touchdowns, securing the Mustangs' sixth win of the season.