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Stanford Adds Brand New Opponent to Schedule in 2026

Stanford football’s 2025 campaign came to an end with a loss to Notre Dame, but now the transfer portal is about to be in full swing, and the Cardinal are already scheduling games for the 2026 season.

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Ebuka Okorie Shines Against Colorado, Breaks Stanford Record

Stanford basketball’s weekend victory over Colorado was massive for many reasons. First, it helped the Cardinal get a big resume-building victory, and another power conference win that could end up being huge come March.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 20

Stanford Pulls Off Huge Upset Win Over Ranked Washington Program

Stanford women's basketball has been on the cusp of being ranked at times throughout the year, but have ultimately been left out of the top-25 rankings thus far.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 20

Two Players to Watch in Stanford-Colorado Showdown

Stanford takes on Colorado later today in Phoenix, AZ for the Hall of Fame Series. They will be the first of two games in the MTE (multi team event), with Arizona vs San Diego State following.

Benny Gealer News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 19

Benny Gealer Shines Again in Win

On Wednesday night, Stanford met up with UT Arlington in a non-conference matchup. Without star player Ebuka Okorie, the Cardinal looked like they could end up struggling against dominant guard Raysean Seamster.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 19

When to Expect Okorie, Young Back for Stanford

Early into Stanford’s 2025-26 basketball season, the Cardinal have dealt with a few injury struggles that have held them back from their potential. All season, promising sophomore Donavin Young has been sidelined to a lower extremity injury.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 18

Stanford Takes Down UT Arlington Without Star Guard

On Wednesday night, Stanford took on UT Arlington in a non-conference battle. The game was expected to be filled with intrigue, as the Mavericks unique guard-heavy scheme matched up interestingly against a dynamic guard duo of Benny Gealer and Jeremy Dent-Smith.

Ryan Agarwal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 17

Ryan Agarwal Getting Rythym Back with Stanford After Slow Start

Following a successful year one under new head coach Kyle Smith, Stanford basketball looked like they were headed in an upwards direction in their rebuild, hoping to bring the Cardinal back to March Madness.

Collin Wright News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 17

Stanford Superstar Declares for the NFL Draft

A legendary Stanford football career has come to an end for one of Stanford's top defensive players. On Wednesday, longtime Stanford defensive back Collin Wright revealed on his X/Twitter account his intentions to forgo the last of his college eligibility and enter the 2026 NFL Draft.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 17

Stanford Football Loses Wide Receiver to Transfer Portal

The college football offseason is starting. While the 12 playoff teams are focused on the task of winning a national championship, the rest of the college football world is looking ahead to next season, where the goal of the offseason is to build a championship level roster.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 17

Players to Watch for in Stanford vs UT Arlington

On Wednesday night, Stanford basketball hosts UT Arlington for a non-conference battle. Coming in, the two teams have a combined five losses on the year, setting the foundation for what should be an interesting game on The Farm.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 17

Stanford MBB to Host UT Arlington as Non-Conference Schedule Winds Down

This week, Stanford basketball returns to action to take on an interesting non-conference foe. The Cardinal will play UT Arlington, a member of the WAC, in the first matchup between the programs in school history.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 16

Stanford Women's Basketball Stars Earn ACC Weekly Awards

Stanford women's basketball is returning to the national spotlight. Despite already enduring a couple of crushing losses, the Stanford Cardinal are looking like a much improved program in year two under head coach, Kate Paye.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 16

Stanford MBB Proving Lower Level Transfers Can Compete

It has always been a unique challenge recruiting at Stanford. The academic standards being so high paired with low admission rates and not much of a ‘transfer culture’ have contributed to what makes it so tough to win at Stanford.

College Football News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 16

Could Stanford Football Go After SEC Superstar?

It is officially transfer portal season. While the portal does not officially open until the start of the new year, many players are already making it known that they intend to put their names in to find a new place to call home as they play out their final seasons of eligibility.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 16

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