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Stanford Cardinal vs. UCLA Bruins: 2008 Week 8 Recap

Bruins defeat Cardinal 23–20 in Week 8

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Stanford Cardinal vs. UCLA Bruins (Week 8).

Stanford Cardinal 20 4-4
Final 20–23
UCLA Bruins 23 3-4 Winner
Winner
UCLA Bruins
Final score
20–23
Halftime
Stanford Cardinal 12–6 UCLA Bruins
Top passer
Kevin Craft

Top CFB performers · Cardinal

Top CFB performers · Bruins

Quick answer

UCLA Bruins defeated Stanford Cardinal 23–20 in Week 8, 2008. Final score: Stanford Cardinal 20, UCLA Bruins 23.

Game summary

UCLA Bruins edged Stanford Cardinal 23–20 in Week 8 of the 2008 season.

  • Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 9 plays.
  • Passing leader: Kevin Craft (26) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.00 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Toby Gerhart — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Terrence Austin — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Stanford Cardinal660620
UCLA Bruins066923

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

STANStanford Cardinal
UCLAUCLA Bruins

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. STAN
    Q1TD
    TGToby Gerhart

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Toby Gerhart rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  2. UCLA
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 2
    Score
    6-3

    Kai Forbath 19 yard field goal GOOD.

  3. STAN
    Q2TD
    TGToby Gerhart

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-3

    Toby Gerhart rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.

  4. UCLA
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 20
    Score
    12-6

    Kai Forbath 37 yard field goal GOOD.

  5. UCLA
    Q3TD
    TATerrence Austin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-12

    Kevin Craft pass complete to Terrence Austin for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  6. UCLA
    Q4TD
    CHCory Harkey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-18

    Kevin Craft pass complete to Cory Harkey for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  7. STAN
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 12
    Score
    15-18

    Aaron Zagory 29 yard field goal GOOD.

  8. STAN
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 23
    Score
    18-18

    Aaron Zagory 40 yard field goal GOOD.

  9. UCLA
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 11
    Score
    18-21

    Kai Forbath 28 yard field goal GOOD.

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

  • Kevin Craft (26) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.00 EPA/play +0.19 EPA
  • Alex Loukas (24) — 0.0 yds · -0.07 EPA/play -0.07 EPA
  • Team (26) — 0.0 yds · -0.42 EPA/play -0.42 EPA

Rushing

  • Toby Gerhart (24) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.19 EPA
  • Kahlil Bell (26) — 0.0 yds -0.56 EPA
  • Anthony Kimble (24) — 0.0 yds -0.84 EPA

Receiving

  • Terrence Austin (26) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.23 EPA
  • Taylor Embree (26) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.08 EPA
  • Nelson Rosario (26) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.69 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Kevin Craft26434.7%02+0.00+0.19
Alex Loukas2410.0%00-0.07-0.07
Team2610.0%00-0.42-0.42
Tavita Pritchard24120.0%00-0.35-4.24

Team EPA comparison

StatSTANUCLA
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q12660+1.77Ended
Q12410+0.57Rush TD
Q12420+2.55Punt
Q12630-1.49Punt
Q12470-6.34Fumble
Q12650+1.08Interception
Q12410+1.65Ended
Q12410-0.06Ended
Q126180+0.66Field goal
Q22410+0.62Rush TD
Q22410+2.31Ended
Q22610-3.60Fumble
Q22430+0.68Ended
Q22640-1.13Ended
Q22430-3.39Punt
Q22600Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · UCLA Bruins · Aaron Perez punt for 34 yards, returned by Doug Baldwin for a loss of 7 yards, fumbled, recovered by UCLA at the Stanf 30. (+5.81 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Stanford Cardinal · Anthony Kimble rush for 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by UCLA Brigham Harwell at the Stanf 42. (-5.59 EPA)
  3. Q1 · UCLA Bruins · Kevin Craft pass intercepted by Bo McNally at the Stanf 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (-5.2 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Stanford Cardinal · Tavita Pritchard pass intercepted by Jess Ward at the UCLA 40, returned for no gain to the UCLA 40. (-4.05 EPA)
  5. Q2 · UCLA Bruins · Kevin Craft sacked by Tom Keiser for a loss of 7 yards, fumbled, recovered by Stanf Erik Lorig at the UCLA 29. (-3.6 EPA)
  6. Q3 · UCLA Bruins · Kevin Craft pass complete to Dominique Johnson for 23 yards to the Stanf 1 for a 1ST down. (+3.57 EPA)
  7. Q3 · UCLA Bruins · Kevin Craft pass complete to Taylor Embree for 43 yards to the Stanf 6 for a 1ST down. (+3.47 EPA)
  8. Q4 · UCLA Bruins · Kevin Craft pass complete to Nelson Rosario for 21 yards to the UCLA 42 for a 1ST down. (+3.37 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • UCLA Bruins controlled the final (23–20) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: Kevin Craft (26) — yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: STAN at EPA/play.
  • Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Stanford Cardinal vs UCLA Bruins?

Stanford Cardinal 20, UCLA Bruins 23 in Week 8 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Stanford Cardinal vs UCLA Bruins?

UCLA Bruins won with a final score of 20–23.

Where can I find the Stanford Cardinal vs UCLA Bruins box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282920026.

Who led Stanford Cardinal vs UCLA Bruins in passing?

Kevin Craft (26) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Stanford Cardinal at UCLA Bruins in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Stanford Cardinal

Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L

UCLA Bruins

Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W