Nov. 17, 2001
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Stanford set a Big Game record for most total offense with 568 tonight (previouswas 563 by Stanford 11/22/69) ... Tonight also marks the first time the Cardinalpassed for over 300 yards (390) since 11/20/93 when they had 346 ... ChrisLewis' 390 passing yards is the most since Steve Stenstrom's 346 (11/20/93). The Cardinal notched its sixth conference victory today - the fourth timesince 1978. Stanford head coach Tyrone Willingham's record in The Big Game is now 7-0 ... With today's victory Stanford recorded its seventh straight Big Game win ... The Cardinal has won 11 Big Games in the last 13 years. The Cardinal is 17-7 in the Pac-10 over the last three seasons, including eightwins in the last 10 tries dating back to last season. Stanford is 23-8 when it rushes for over 150 yards in a game. Cal's interception which was returned for a touchdown by Nnamdi Asomughais Cal's first INT returned for a TD since Deltha O'Neal went 100 yardsfor a TD vs. Oregon on Nov. 13, 1999. It is the first time since 1997 an interceptionhas been returned for a touchdown in the Big Game (Corey Hill, STAN, 41 yards,11/22/97). Cardinal Brett Pierce's 45 yard touchdown pass in the second quarter wasthe longest catch of his career. Cardinal Colin Branch's interception in the second quarter was the firstof his career. Golden Bear Nnamdi Asomugha recorded his second interception of the game inthe second quarter. The last time a Cal player had two interceptions in a singlegame was Deltha O'Neal at BYU on Oct. 9, 1999. Cal's Nnamdi Asomugha had only two career interceptions entering today'sgame. One this year and one last season. California's three interceptions this game ties their entire season total(3) coming into today's game. Stanford's Luke Powell had a 79 yard touchdown pass in the third quarter-it is his longest reception this season and the longest of his career. Itranks 12th on Stanford's all-time longest TD passes and is the second longestTD pass in The Big Game history. Cal's 28 points today ties their season-high (28 vs. Washington). Cardinal Luke Powell becomes the first Stanford receiver to gain 150 or moreyards in The Big Game (152 Yards today). Today's game marked the first time for California to force five turnovers(three INTs and two fumbles) in a single game since Sept. 26, 1998 against WashingtonState.