Letting Kayvon loose
Thibodeaux is not expected to have a pitch count on Saturday, meaning the elite edge defender is a full-go against the Cardinal.
While this could change either leading up to the game or during the game if he tweaks anything, or if the team doesn’t feel they need him, his presence should have a big impact on this contest.
Stanford’s offense has hummed along quite well this season, with a pair of solid running backs in Nathaniel Peat and Austin Jones and an even better passing attack, led by quarterback Tanner McKee.
However, feeling pressure off the edge from Thibodeaux all game long will no doubt impact McKee’s ability to do his job for the Cardinal – making Kayvon a key piece to this contest, even if he’s not playing every snap.