Sacramento State Hornets 30–23 Stanford Cardinal: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2023

Quick answer

Sacramento State Hornets defeated Stanford Cardinal 30–23 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Sacramento State Hornets 30, Stanford Cardinal 23.

Game summary

Sacramento State Hornets beat Stanford Cardinal 30–23 in Week 3 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 6 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: K.Bennett (Sacramento State) — 284.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.79 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: intended — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.
EPA edge: Sacramento State (+0.238/play) vs Stanford (+0.042/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Sacramento State Hornets	3	12	3	9	30
Stanford Cardinal	6	6	3	6	23

Scoring Map

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

SACSacramento State Hornets

OPP EZ

+3OPP 33

STANStanford Cardinal

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Sacramento State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 24 yards
Stanford
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Rushing touchdown
Sacramento State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Rushing touchdown
Sacramento State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Rushing touchdown
Stanford
Q2TD
.C. Catch made by E.Ayomanor at 49. Gain of 51 yards. E.Ayomanor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
A.Daniels pass to . Catch made by E.Ayomanor at 49. Gain of 51 yards. E.Ayomanor for a touchdown (51 yards)
Sacramento State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
18-12
Field goal good from 22 yards
Stanford
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
18-15
Field goal good from 41 yards
Sacramento State
Q4TD
.C. Catch made by M.Fulcher at 49. Gain of 49 yards. M.Fulcher
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-15
K.Bennett pass to . Catch made by M.Fulcher at 49. Gain of 49 yards. M.Fulcher for a touchdown (49 yards)
Sacramento State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
27-15
Field goal is good
Stanford
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 22
Score
27-18
Field goal good from 39 yards
Stanford
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
27-21
Field goal good from 40 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

K.Bennett (Sacramento State) — 284.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.79 EPA/play +18.11 EPA
J.Lamson (Stanford) — 138.0 yds · +0.65 EPA/play +5.16 EPA
A.Daniels (Stanford) — 69.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.52 EPA/play +2.59 EPA

Receiving

intended (Stanford) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.66 EPA
intended (Sacramento State) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.88 EPA
. Catch made by E.Ayomanor at 49. Gain of 51 yards. E.Ayomanor (Stanford) — 1 rec · 51.0 yds +5.38 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
K.Bennett	Sacramento State	23	91.3%	284	1	+0.79	+18.11
J.Lamson	Stanford	8	87.5%	138	0	+0.65	+5.16
A.Daniels	Stanford	5	80.0%	69	1	+0.52	+2.59
steps back to pass. A.Daniels	Stanford	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.99	-1.99
n steps back to pass. J.Lamson	Stanford	9	0.0%	0	0	-0.58	-5.21
steps back to pass. K.Bennett	Sacramento State	10	0.0%	0	0	-1.00	-9.99

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Sacramento State	Stanford
Plays	64	66
EPA / play	+0.238	+0.042
Total EPA	+15.22	+2.76
Success rate	48.4%	43.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.246	-0.176
Rush EPA / play	+0.229	+0.224
Yards	443	387

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Stanford	2	9	+0.57	Ended
Q1	Sacramento State	12	59	-0.94	Field goal
Q1	Stanford	13	89	+7.89	Rush TD
Q1	Sacramento State	3	8	-1.90	Punt
Q2	Stanford	3	8	-0.64	Ended
Q2	Sacramento State	13	92	+7.10	Rush TD
Q2	Stanford	3	6	-1.54	Punt
Q2	Sacramento State	12	90	+7.17	Rush TD
Q2	Stanford	5	39	-3.87	Interception
Q2	Stanford	9	122	+8.26	Pass TD
Q3	Sacramento State	6	17	-1.45	Field goal
Q3	Stanford	5	11	-3.92	Interception
Q3	Sacramento State	7	75	-0.21	Interception
Q3	Stanford	7	61	+2.40	Field goal
Q4	Stanford	5	19	-0.48	Ended
Q4	Sacramento State	3	53	+5.18	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Sacramento State Hornets · K.Bennett pass to . Catch made by M.Fulcher at 49. Gain of 49 yards. M.Fulcher for a touchdown (49 yards) (+5.77 EPA)
Q2 · Stanford Cardinal · A.Daniels pass to . Catch made by E.Ayomanor at 49. Gain of 51 yards. E.Ayomanor for a touchdown (51 yards) (+5.38 EPA)
Q3 · Sacramento State Hornets · K.Bennett pass to . Catch made by D.Gandy at 45. Gain of 39 yards. Tackled by atA 6. on STA-STA for 39 yards (4th & 3) (+5.2 EPA)
Q2 · Sacramento State Hornets · K.Bennett pass to . Catch made by C.Miller at 34. Gain of 33 yards. Tackled by atA 1. for 33 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.76 EPA)
Q1 · Sacramento State Hornets · Penalty (4th & 3) (+4.2 EPA)
Q2 · Stanford Cardinal · A.Daniels pass intercepted (-4.11 EPA)
Q3 · Stanford Cardinal · J.Lamson pass intercepted (-4.08 EPA)
Q3 · Stanford Cardinal · J.Lamson pass to . Catch made by M.Reuben at 21. Gain of 34 yards. Tackled by at CSUS 45. for 34 yards (2nd & 14) (+3.87 EPA)

Key takeaways

Sacramento State Hornets controlled the final (30–23) in Week 3.
Passing edge: K.Bennett (Sacramento State) — 284.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Sacramento State at 0.238 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Sacramento State Hornets vs Stanford Cardinal?

Sacramento State Hornets 30, Stanford Cardinal 23 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Sacramento State Hornets vs Stanford Cardinal?

Sacramento State Hornets won with a final score of 30–23.

Where can I find the Sacramento State Hornets vs Stanford Cardinal box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401524010.

Who led Sacramento State Hornets vs Stanford Cardinal in passing?

K.Bennett (Sacramento State) led passers with 284.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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