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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.

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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.

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

2026 NFL Draft intel: Which star QB is the comp for Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza?

NFL Draft intel: How Indiana's Fernando Mendoza compares to past Heisman-winning QBs

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. Once again, we're answering some of the biggest questions about the draft.

The 25 best NFL head coaches who never won a Super Bowl

Steelers could make bold Week 17 decision after 'MNF' win over Dolphins

Dolphins have no easy fix for tenuous QB position

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 15

Stanford Legends Show Out For Rams, 49ers as NFL Playoffs Near

With only a few weeks left in the regular season, the race for playoff positioning is heating up, with multiple teams fighting for a chance to win the Super Bowl.

Chisom Okpara News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 15

Stanford Star Reaches 1,000 Career Points

While Stanford fans were cheering on the Cardinal in their road win over San Jose State on Saturday afternoon, they may not have realized that a current player had made history during the Bay Area battle.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 12

A Brief History of the Stanford Axe

The axe is back. After five years of being away from Stanford, the university finally reclaimed the coveted Stanford Axe for the first time since 2020 after the Stanford Cardinal beat Cal 31-10 in this year's edition of Big Game.

Former Stanford Coach a Candidate for the Sacramento State Job

While the College Football Playoffs are set to begin for the 12 teams selected, the offseason is in full effect for a majority of college football. In recent weeks, the coaching carousel has heated up, with many coaches either taking new jobs or getting fired, sending the world of college football into a major frenzy.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 11

Old Dominion Quarterback Could be a Target For Stanford Football This Offseason

The college football offseason is officially here. Improving off of four straight 3-9 seasons with a 4-8 finish in 2025, the Stanford Cardinal are now fully focused on what will be a pivotal offseason in order to return to the national spotlight.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 9

Does Stanford Still Have a Shot at March Madness, or Has That Ship Sailed?

On Sunday afternoon, Stanford took on UNLV in a west coast non-conference battle with the hopes of building on their three game win streak. However, the Cardinal were stunned at home, losing in heartbreaking fashion.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 9

Third Time Isn't the Charm for Stanford Against FSU

Entering this season, Stanford women's soccer had been to the final four of the College Cup in each of the past two seasons. In 2024, the Cardinal were knocked out in the semifinals by Wake Forest, and in 2023 they ended up losing in the finals to Florida State.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 8

Stanford Stunned at Home by UNLV

As soon as Stanford released their non-conference schedule a few months leading up to their 2025-26 men’s basketball season, hopes were high. With an “easy” non-conference slate, it looked like the Cardinal could have been a 20 or potentially even a 25-win team.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 8

Stanford Women's Soccer Playing For National Championship

The semifinal matches of the College Cup took place on Friday night, before the National Championship on Monday afternoon. In the first game of the weekend, Florida State took down TCU in a defensive 1-0 battle, paving their way to a national championship appearance.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 6

Could Stanford Look to Upgrade the QB Spot with This Arm in the Transfer Portal?

It's officially transfer portal season. With many college programs either hiring new head coaches or being in the thick of their offseason plans, players are using this time to decide whether or not they want to enter the transfer portal in search of a new opportunity that will best showcase their own talents.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 5

Stanford Basketball Has a Hidden Weapon on the Roster

Over the offseason, Stanford was struggling to find talent. After losing pieces such as seniors Maxime Raynaud, Jaylen Blakes, and Cole Kastner, as well as transfers Oziyah Sellers and Derin Saran, it was crucial that the Cardinal find their next crop of stars.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 5

Stanford's March Madness Hopes are Increasing

Stanford basketball has had an interesting start to the season. After a successful preseason slate that included beating San Francisco and Oregon, the Cardinal began the season with four straight wins over Portland State, Montana, Montana State and Louisiana to start 4-0.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 4

Longtime Stanford Cardinal Earns Special Teams MVP

Losing to Notre Dame 49-20 last week, the Stanford Cardinal ended their 2025 season with another loss to cap off a 4-8 season. While the record was certainly not what Stanford hoped for this season, a lot of good came out of the 2025 campaign, with the Cardinal improving in a lot of ways ahead of what will be a pivotal offseason.