STANFORD – Quarterback Ben Gulbranson had his best game of the season Saturday, but the Stanford football team turned to its defense to help earn its first win under interim coach Frank Reich.

A huge goal-line stand by Stanford late in the third quarter quickly led to a go-ahead touchdown run by Micah Ford, helping to propel the Cardinal to a 30-20 win over Boston College in the ACC opener for both teams.

Stanford’s defense came up with a game-changing play late in the third quarter.

On 4th and goal on the Cardinal 1-yard line, Eagles running back Turbo Richard tried to leap the pile at the line of scrimmage, but had the ball knocked loose by defensive lineman Clay Patterson, with safety Jay Green recovering in the end zone.

On the ensuing play, Ford darted up the middle for a 75-yard

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