San José State at Stanford

Saturday, September 6, 1997

No. 17 Stanford beat San José State 28–⁠12. It was their 51st meeting; after it, Stanford led the series 40–⁠10–⁠1.

AwaySan José State4–⁠7 in 1997
12
Home17Stanford5–⁠6 in 1997
28

FinalHigh 86°F, low 53°FAttendance 37,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Stanford 79% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Stanford leads 51–⁠15–⁠1 in 67 meetings, counting the 16 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Stanford 30, San José State 29
2024San José State 34, Stanford 31
2013Stanford 34, San José State 13
2012Stanford 20, San José State 17
2011Stanford 57, San José State 3
2009Stanford 42, San José State 17

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