Final in Palo Alto: Stanford 27, Oregon State 23

Stanford moves to 6-1 in the Pac-12 North. The Cardinal will face Oregon next week for a chance at the Pac-12 title game.

Oregon State falls to 5-2.

Stanford's defense sets up the win.
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Stanford's defense does it again. It wasn't a pretty game for them but it's enough to get a win. The Cardinal game against Oregon could be for the Pac-12 North berth to the championship game.

Hamlett comes up with a big grab to move the chains and takes a shot for OSU.

OSU holds and will have enough time to put a drive together. No timeouts but just under four minutes to play and a field goal wins it.

In a battle of wits, its Shaw vs Riley.
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Oregon State starts using timeouts. Three first downs from Stanford seals the win.

Will OSU get the ball back? If they don't that will be a big decision by Riley.
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Against the methodical Stanford offense, Oregon State elects to punt with just over four minutes left.

You're on the road against a team with all the momentum, take a chance. Just ask LSU how that works.

This just about says it all

Touchdown @stanfordfball Great game! #StanfordOSU

— Chris Draft(@chrisdraft) November 10, 2012

Costly mental mistake gives OSU the ball at the 35. Have to keep that ball in-bounds.

Ertz finds paydirt and Stanford squeeks to a four-point lead.
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Touchdown Stanford, Hogan to Ertz.

Stop me if you've heard that before. Stanford leads 27-23 with 5:07 to play

Phantom holding call hurts Stanford.

First-and-goal Stanford

Clock ticks below the six-minute mark.

Taylor is getting it done on the ground now. Stanford is in field-goal range and could take the lead if they need to put the foot to it.

Cody Vaz fumbles!

Oregon State's first mistake of the day could cost them the game. Vaz wanted to tuck the football. Stanford recovers at the 29 of OSU.

Josh Mauro says hello. Oregon State needs a few first downs here.

Interception OSU

One of the best turnover teams in the country is minus-4 today. That pass should have never been thrown.

What would you do for a Klondike Bar?

Defense holds again.

Stanford hold OSU to a punt. Stanford ball at the 20 after the touchback.

 3rd-and-10, can Cody Vaz come up with a big play? How about a screen?

Oregon State catches a break there. Vaz got hit. The pass was tipped but it fell harmlessly to the ground.

Stanford dominated the first quarter. OSU dominated the middle quarters. Who owns the final frame?

Taylor goes "like a wizard" to the end zone to give the Cardinal the lead.
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Touchdown Stanford, 21-23 Oregon State as the game goes into the fourth quarter.

It's ALIVE!!! The stadium comes alive again on the 40-yard reception.

As FOX says, "like a wizard."

5-fot-7 on third down today for Stanford. Converting third downs is crucial for successful teams. Momentum swing for the Cardinal.

Ertz picks up the third down. Stanford needs points on drive.

Field goal OSU, 23-14 with 3:30 left in the third.

Defense holds again. Trading for field goals is not a bad situation. Romaine is 3-for-3.