It was another tough day at the office for the Stanford Cardinal (2-5, 1-3 ACC). In a 40-10 loss to SMU on Saturday night, the Cardinal struggled to really get

After the game, SMU coach Rhett Lashlee complimented his defenders for holding standout Cardinal wide receiver Elic Ayomanor in check, via On3's Billy Embody. He had four receptions for 55 yards and the only Stanford touchdown.

Stanford football's 40-10 loss against SMU contained plenty of disappointing moments. But its also the start of a new era on the Farm, as the freshman quarterback received extended playing time.