Stanford falls 35-20 to Pittsburgh as Gulbranson struggles before being replaced

STANFORD — Ben Gulbranson threw three interceptions, including one that was returned for a touchdown, and was eventually pulled late in the third quarter as Pittsburgh beat Stanford 35-20 Saturday afternoon at Stanford Stadium.

Pitt (7-2, 5-1 ACC) has won five in a row and has averaged more than 40 points a game since freshman Mason Hentschel took over as the starting quarterback.

Expecting a shootout, Stanford went for it on fourth-and-1 from its own 37 on the opening drive. Cole Tabb was stuffed for a 2-yard loss...