Stanford held an early 10-7 lead over Oregon in the fifth game of the season when Tanner McKee completed a 15-yard pass to wide receiver Brycen Tremayne for a 1st down. Big plays like this were no longer a surprise to Stanford fans who were familiar with Tremayne's story at that point. The former walk-on had earned a scholarship, and in his senior campaign he had become one of the most dependable receivers on the roster, leading the team with 240 yards receiving and a touchdown in each of the season's first five games. He didn't scare defensive backs, he just beat them.