Costello throws 5 touchdowns to lead Stanford over UCLA
K.J. Costello threw for 344 yards and career high five touchdowns leading Stanford to a 49-42 victory over UCLA on Saturday at the Rose Bowl.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Stanford Cardinal
49
UCLA Bruins
42
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAN | 10 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 49 |
| UCLA | 6 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 42 |
Rose Bowl · 38,391 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ Louisville Cardinals | L 24-52 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | vs NC State Wolfpack | W 31-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Elon Phoenix | W 34-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish | L 7-58 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Wake Forest Demon Deacons | L 3-57 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 8:19 49-42
Osiris St. Brown 52 Yd pass from K.J. Costello (Bryce Love Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 9:27 41-42
Wilton Speight 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 2:09 41-36
Darnay Holmes 93 Yd Kickoff Return (JJ Molson Kick)
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Safety 2:21 41-29
Martin Andrus Jr. Safety
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Touchdown 5:24 41-27
JJ Arcega-Whiteside 2 Yd pass from K.J. Costello (Jet Toner Kick)
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Touchdown 7:02 34-27
JJ Arcega-Whiteside 23 Yd pass from K.J. Costello (Jet Toner Kick)
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Touchdown 12:19 27-27
Martell Irby 12 Yd Run (JJ Molson Kick)
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Field Goal 0:03 27-20
Jet Toner 20 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:37 24-20
Joshua Kelley 1 Yd Run (JJ Molson Kick)
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Touchdown 2:27 24-13
Trenton Irwin 37 Yd pass from K.J. Costello (Jet Toner Kick)
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Touchdown 7:34 17-13
Joshua Kelley 12 Yd Run (JJ Molson Kick)
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Touchdown 11:11 17-6
Bryce Love 2 Yd Run (Jet Toner Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 10-6
JJ Molson 35 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:20 10-3
Jet Toner 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:50 7-3
JJ Arcega-Whiteside 19 Yd pass from K.J. Costello (Jet Toner Kick)
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Field Goal 13:32 0-3
JJ Molson 38 Yd Field Goal
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STAN
1 play, -1 yard, 0:30 · End of Game
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UCLA 0:30
5 plays, 36 yards, 0:33 · Downs
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STAN 1:03
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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UCLA 2:05
6 plays, 53 yards, 1:29 · Downs
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STAN 3:34
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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UCLA 5:09
8 plays, 39 yards, 3:10 · Missed FG
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STAN 8:19
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:19 49-42
Osiris St. Brown 52 Yd pass from K.J. Costello (Bryce Love Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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UCLA 9:27
13 plays, 90 yards, 4:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:27 41-42
Wilton Speight 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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STAN 14:02
6 plays, 18 yards, 3:00 · Punt
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UCLA 2:09
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:09 41-36
Darnay Holmes 93 Yd Kickoff Return (JJ Molson Kick)
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STAN 2:21
1 play, -3 yards, 0:06 · Safety
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Safety 2:21 41-29
Martin Andrus Jr. Safety
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UCLA 2:27
7 plays, 56 yards, 2:57 · Interception
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STAN 5:24
4 plays, 21 yards, 1:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:24 41-27
JJ Arcega-Whiteside 2 Yd pass from K.J. Costello (Jet Toner Kick)
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UCLA 6:54
1 play, -4 yards, 0:08 · Fumble
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STAN 7:02
10 plays, 75 yards, 5:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:02 34-27
JJ Arcega-Whiteside 23 Yd pass from K.J. Costello (Jet Toner Kick)
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UCLA 12:19
9 plays, 75 yards, 2:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:19 27-27
Martell Irby 12 Yd Run (JJ Molson Kick)
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UCLA
1 play, -5 yards, 0:03 · End of Half
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STAN 0:03
3 plays, 24 yards, 0:22 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:03 27-20
Jet Toner 20 Yd Field Goal
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UCLA 0:37
7 plays, 75 yards, 1:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:37 24-20
Joshua Kelley 1 Yd Run (JJ Molson Kick)
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STAN 2:27
3 plays, 37 yards, 0:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:27 24-13
Trenton Irwin 37 Yd pass from K.J. Costello (Jet Toner Kick)
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UCLA 2:43
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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STAN 4:01
6 plays, 34 yards, 3:33 · Punt
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UCLA 7:34
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:34 17-13
Joshua Kelley 12 Yd Run (JJ Molson Kick)
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STAN 11:11
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:11 17-6
Bryce Love 2 Yd Run (Jet Toner Kick)
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UCLA
8 plays, 57 yards, 3:20 · Field Goal
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STAN 3:20
6 plays, 25 yards, 3:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 10-6
JJ Molson 35 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:20 10-3
Jet Toner 30 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 40 of 48 events.
Team Stats
STAN
UCLA
24
1st Downs
31
5-12
3rd down efficiency
3-14
0-0
4th down efficiency
3-5
470
Total Yards
528
344
Passing
466
23/37
Comp/Att
29/47
9.3
Yards per pass
9.9
126
Rushing
62
30
Rushing Attempts
37
4.2
Yards per rush
1.7
7-64
Penalties
6-63
1
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
31:09
Possession
28:51
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