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Stanford Football: 5 overreactions from loss to USC

By Andrew Miller

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 09: Deontay Burnett #80 of the USC Trojans dives into the end zone during the second quarter to score a touchdown against the Stanford Cardinal at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 9, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 09: Deontay Burnett #80 of the USC Trojans dives into the end zone during the second quarter to score a touchdown against the Stanford Cardinal at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 9, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 09: Keller Chryst #10 of the Stanford Cardinal throws a pass during the second quarter against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 9, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 09: Keller Chryst #10 of the Stanford Cardinal throws a pass during the second quarter against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 9, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

1. Keller Chryst needs a bigger role

Senior quarterback Keller Chryst has played mostly mistake-free football since he won the starting job last year. Over his three year playing career, Chryst has thrown 15 touchdowns and two interceptions.

Chryst has not thrown a single interception so far this year. He racked up 171 passing yards and two touchdowns. Chryst also completed 15 of his 28 passing attempts. If Stanford can figure out a way to ease Chryst into a bigger role with the offense, they will see huge results.

Utilizing weapons like Schultz, Wedington, and junior receiver Trent Irwin are key to Stanford’s success. Chryst does have the ability to be a proficient passer that throws for more than 200 yards each week without making many mistakes.

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Stanford is a run-first offense and with good reason. Love is a guy that they can rely on to get more than 150 yards on the ground each week. However, having a balanced offense is a big key to any top 10 team in the country.

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