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Stanford set to face Michigan but likely won't see former quarterback in early season showdown
Michael Harrell
September 5, 2029, 03:03 PM ET

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PALO ALTO, Calif. — When Stanford travels to Ann Arbor later this week, it won’t just be another ACC–Big Ten clash. It will be a reunion with Josh Ghee, the former “starter in waiting” at Stanford who transferred to Michigan last winter in search of a clearer path to the field.

Ghee flashed promise in limited action last season, playing well in the Cardinal’s bowl game and positioning himself as the presumed successor to Tavien St. Clair. But his move to Michigan hasn’t gone as planned. Instead of stepping into the Wolverines’ starting role, Ghee found himself behind Randall Gage on the depth chart, leaving him in a backup role once again.

Meanwhile, Stanford turned the page with redshirt junior Zach Hoppes, a transfer from Kansas who won the job in spring camp. Hoppes delivered a statement in the season opener, throwing for five touchdowns in a win over USC — a performance that has quickly quieted doubts about Stanford’s offense in the post-St. Clair era.

Asked about the upcoming matchup with his former quarterback, Stanford head coach Bubba Mack kept his focus on the present while offering a subtle jab. “I’m focused on the guys that want to be here, the guys that want to compete,” Mack said. “I’m thankful for the year Josh gave us at Stanford, and I’m thankful he moved on. We're happy with where we are at and hopefully he feels the same way."

For the Cardinal, the Michigan trip is both a test against a top Big Ten opponent and a chance to measure themselves against a defense that will challenge Hoppes and Stanford’s retooled passing game.

[YaBoyRobRoy]

solid win to open the season. Kick Ghee's ass!

[Captain Canada]

Beat the piss out of USC. Really set a solid tone for the season. Being able to pull off another dub against Michigan would be huge.

[djp73]

GO BLUE

[Soapy]

(2-0, 0-0 ACC, No. 6 AP) (1-1, 0-0 Big Ten, No. 3 AP)
CFB 2029 Regular Season, Week 2 - Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan

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STAN | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 35
MICH | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7

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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
Dakota Granderson, returned kickoff 97 Yds (14:48)
Jamarice Wilder 4 Yd pass from Zach Hoppes (8:14)

Quarter 2
Nate Devey 19 Yd pass from Zach Hoppes (3:53)

Quarter 3
Jamarice Wilder, 30 Yd run (9:01)
Jamerson John, 1 Yd run (5:08)

Quarter 4
Jamarice Wilder 22 Yd pass from Zach Hoppes (14:53)

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Player Stats
QB Zach Hoppes (R-Jr): 21-24, 204 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
QB Randall Gage (R-Jr): 24-35, 225 yards, INT, sacked 4 times

HB Trumaine Lasike (R-Jr): 16 carries, 73 yards
HB Trent Parrish (R-Sr): 15 carries, 106 yards
HB Jamarice Wilder (R-Sr): 13 carries, 85 yards, TD, 4 receptions, 51 yards, 2 TD
HB Jamerson John (Fr): 8 carries, 28 yards, TD

TE Tyrone Nicks (R-Jr): 6 receptions, 30 yards
WR Zach Yelk (Soph): 2 receptions, 35 yards
WR Nate Devey (R-Soph): 2 receptions, 21 yards, TD
TE Oscar Sturgis (R-Jr): 7 receptions, 113 yards
WR Kentrell Buggs (R-Soph): 6 receptions, 40 yards

LB Manu Toomer (R-Jr): 9 tackles, 2 TFL, sack
LB Isaiah Lanovoi (R-Jr): 9 tackles, TFL
EDGE Javon Canady (R-Soph): 6 tackles, TFL, sack
EDGE Adam Shovlin (R-Sr): 3 tackles, 2 TFL, sack
S Jimmie Winston (R-Jr): 3 tackles, INT
S Frederick Procter (Fr): 16 tackles
CB Vanzale Hinton (R-Sr): 6 tackles, 2 INT

[Captain Canada]

Oh, y'all cooked them boys. Once you bring those turnovers down, y'all might have something here.

[Caesar]

This a natty season?

[redsox907]

Michigan got fraud checked - but Hoppes gotta cut the INTs down or someone gonna catch ya'll lackin

[YaBoyRobRoy]

taking the opening kickoff to the house is always electric! then jumping out to a 28-0 lead, sheesh. solid win!