Florida State Seminoles vs. Stanford Cardinal: 2025 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Stanford Cardinal defeated Florida State Seminoles 20–13 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Florida State Seminoles 13, Stanford Cardinal 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Florida State Seminoles	0	9	0	3	13
Stanford Cardinal	3	9	6	0	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ben Gulbranson (Stanford) — 78.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.05 EPA/play +0.72 EPA
• Tommy Castellanos (Florida State) — 237.0 yds · +0.00 EPA/play +0.07 EPA
• Kevin Sperry (Florida State) — 62.0 yds · -0.04 EPA/play -0.29 EPA

Rushing

• Cole Tabb (Stanford) — 112.0 yds · 1 TD -0.01 EPA
• Gavin Sawchuk (Florida State) — 70.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• Tommy Castellanos (Florida State) — 41.0 yds · 1 TD +0.10 EPA

Receiving

• Duce Robinson (Florida State) — 4 rec · 98.0 yds +0.39 EPA
• Sam Roush (Stanford) — 6 rec · 63.0 yds +0.45 EPA
• Lawayne McCoy (Florida State) — 4 rec · 46.0 yds -0.17 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ben Gulbranson	Stanford	14	42.9%	78	1	+0.05	+0.72
Tommy Castellanos	Florida State	29	48.3%	237	0	+0.00	+0.07
Kevin Sperry	Florida State	8	50.0%	62	0	-0.04	-0.29
Elijah Brown	Stanford	13	46.2%	64	0	-0.14	-1.85

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Florida State	Stanford
Plays	77	66
EPA / play	+0.004	-0.065
Total EPA	+0.28	-4.29
Success rate	41.6%	34.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.006	-0.042
Rush EPA / play	+0.013	-0.081
Yards	447	287

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Florida State	3	8	-2.17	Punt
Q1	Stanford	11	72	+3.23	Field goal
Q1	Florida State	8	42	-0.08	Missed FG
Q1	Stanford	3	-3	-3.50	Interception
Q1	Florida State	11	54	+0.70	Field goal
Q2	Stanford	11	70	+2.65	Pass TD
Q2	Florida State	3	6	-1.90	Punt
Q2	Stanford	3	8	-1.49	Punt
Q2	Florida State	3	5	-1.40	Punt
Q2	Stanford	5	9	-2.85	Field goal
Q2	Florida State	10	75	+6.68	Rush TD
Q2	Stanford	1	-2	0.00	Ended
Q3	Stanford	4	23	-0.72	Punt
Q3	Florida State	8	61	+3.12	Punt
Q3	Stanford	13	77	+6.40	Rush TD
Q3	Florida State	3	-4	-3.60	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Florida State Seminoles · Tommy Castellanos rushes 8 yards for a touchdown (+4.74 EPA)
2. Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · Punt for 32 yards (-4.21 EPA)
3. Q3 · Stanford Cardinal · Elijah Brown pass to CJ Williams for 28 yards (3rd & 9) (+4.04 EPA)
4. Q4 · Florida State Seminoles · Penalty (1st & 9) (-3.59 EPA)
5. Q1 · Florida State Seminoles · Tommy Castellanos pass to Duce Robinson for 20 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.29 EPA)
6. Q4 · Florida State Seminoles · Kevin Sperry pass to Micahi Danzy for 53 yards (3rd & 22) (+3.21 EPA)
7. Q4 · Florida State Seminoles · Tommy Castellanos pass to Micahi Danzy for 48 yards (2nd & 5) (+3.12 EPA)
8. Q2 · Stanford Cardinal · Ben Gulbranson pass to CJ Williams for a touchdown (7 yards) (+2.93 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Stanford Cardinal controlled the final (20–13) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Ben Gulbranson (Stanford) — 78.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Florida State at 0.004 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 Florida State Seminoles vs Stanford Cardinal?

Florida State Seminoles 13, Stanford Cardinal 20 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Florida State Seminoles vs Stanford Cardinal?

Stanford Cardinal won with a final score of 13–20.

Where can I find the Florida State Seminoles vs Stanford Cardinal box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754567.

Who led Florida State Seminoles vs Stanford Cardinal in passing?

Ben Gulbranson (Stanford) led passers with 78.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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