Stanford gets quick strike from Smith, starts 2022 with win over Colgate
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September 03, 2022
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STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 3: Stanford's E.J. Smith (22) runs with the ball against Colgate's Austin McClendon (91) in the first half at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
STANFORD – E.J. Smith ran for an 87-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage as Stanford defeated Colgate 41-10 Saturday night at Stanford Stadium.
A redshirt sophomore making his first start after Stanford’s top two running backs transferred, Smith finished with 118 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries. Second-year starter Tanner McKee completed 22 of 27 passes for 308 yards and two touchdowns to senior Michael Wilson, who had five catches for 82 yards.
Stanford (1-0) allowed Colgate (0-1), a 40-point underdog from the FCS, to stay in the game early by fumbling three times in the first 16 minutes. The third fumble, by punt returner Casey Filkins, was recovered in the end zone as the Raiders tied the game 7-7 one play into the second quarter.
STANFORD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 3: Stanford’s starting quarterback Tanner McKee (18) throws the ball against Colgate University Raiders in the first half at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
But Cardinal defense only allowed one third-quarter field goal, keeping the Raiders from seriously threatening once Stanford held onto the ball.
E.J. Smith, the son of NFL great Emmitt Smith, took the opening handoff, cut back left through a hole caused by left tackle Walter Rouse and receiver Elijah Higgins, and ran untouched for the fifth-longest rushing TD in Stanford history.
Smith also caught five passes for 37 yards, though he did fumble for one of Stanford’s four total turnovers and committed an offensive facemask penalty on first-and-goal.
The Cardinal will need to be cleaner next Saturday when it hosts USC, who beat Rice 66-14 earlier in the day.
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STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 3: Stanford's Michael Wilson (4) celebrates after making a touchdown against Colgate University in the first half at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 3: Stanford's E.J. Smith (22) celebrates while making a touchdown against Colgate University in the first half at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 3: Stanford's Nicolas Toomer (6) runs with the ball against Colgate's Tyler Flick (47) in the first half at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 3: Stanford's Jonathan McGill (2) runs with the ball against Colgate's Michael Slivka (35) in the first half at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 3: Stanford's starting quarterback Tanner McKee (18) throws the ball against Colgate University Raiders in the first half at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 3: Stanford's E.J. Smith (22) points after making a touchdown against Colgate University Raiders in the first half at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 3: Stanford's E.J. Smith (22) runs for a touchdown against Colgate University Raiders in the first half at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 3: Stanford's Casey Filkins (2) drops the ball against Colgate's Owen Goss (27) in the first half at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 3: Stanford's Casey Filkins (2) drops the ball against Colgate's Owen Goss (27) in the first half at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 3: Stanford's E.J. Smith (22) catches the ball against Colgate University Raiders in the first half at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 3: Stanford's Head Coach David Shaw looks at the field against Colgate University Raiders in the first half at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
