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Ebuka Okorie Dominates in Stanford's Big Win

All season, Stanford basketball has had a well kept secret. A guy that wasn’t highly ranked out of high school, a freshman, and an undersized guard, not expected to contribute too much for the Cardinal heading into this season.

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Stanford's First Transfer Portal Offer Addresses One of Biggest Needs

With the transfer portal opening up on Friday, Stanford football will be searching for upgrades to their roster to give them the best shot possible at finally turning a corner in 2026.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / January 3

Stanford Shocks No. 16 Louisville in Biggest Win of Kyle Smith Era

College basketball is weird sometimes. Sometimes you will see a team drop just 40 points in a basketball game against a disorganized team without their star player.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 2

Stanford upsets No. 16 Louisville, deal Cardinals another road loss

Stanford earned its biggest win of the 2025-26 season so far on Friday.

How Kentucky stacks up ahead of SEC play

NCAA says players who signed NBA contracts won't be granted eligibility

Former NBA draft pick's college return reveals lunacy of current system

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / January 2

Top ACC Freshman Okorie, Brown Jr. Face Off at Maples

Tonight, Stanford will host Louisville in one of the most crucial conference matchups of the season for both teams. The Cardinal come in at 11-3, while the Cardinals are 11-2.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / January 2

Stanford Could be Lurking in the Market For a Power Conference QB

The transfer portal is open for college football, which means this is the time that Stanford can make some big moves to take another step forward in 2026.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / January 2

Stanford Hosts Louisville in Measuring Stick Battle

After a disastrous performance at home against Notre Dame, Stanford basketball is in a difficult position. The Cardinal have a difficult schedule ahead, starting with Louisville on Friday.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / January 1

Stanford's Magic at Maples is Over

In college basketball, home court advantage matters. Whether you’re playing a small mid-major or a powerhouse school, it’s always better to play on your home hardwood, in your own arena, in front of your home fans.

Micah Ford News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 31

Stanford Football's Star Running Back Headed to the Transfer Portal

Transfer portal activity is picking up steam around the college football world. While players cannot officially start committing to new programs until Jan.

NFL News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 30

Former Stanford Football Assistant Coach Lands with Minnesota Gophers

When a new head coach is brought in to lead a program, coaching staff changes can be expected. And it looks like new Stanford head coach Tavita Pritchard is wasting no time in making sure that his coaching staff is truly his own.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 29

Grading Stanford MBB's Season Through Non-Conference Play

After 13 hard fought games, the Stanford Cardinal have officially wrapped up their 2025-26 non-conference slate with a record of 11-2. Stanford had a good start to the season, beating Portland State, Montana, Montana State, and Louisiana to begin 4-0.

College Basketball News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 29

Tale of Two Halves Helps Stanford Take Down CSU Northridge

Over the weekend, Stanford matched up with Cal State Northridge in a key matchup to end non-conference play for the 2025-26 campaign. Coming in, the Cardinal had lots of expectations.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 27

Stanford Wraps Up Non-Conference Slate with Intriguing Matchup

Going into the 2025-26 season, Stanford had many tough and important games on their schedule for the season. Big games such as hosting Duke, North Carolina, Louisville, and Clemson are massive games this season, as well as rivalry games against Cal and Notre Dame.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 27

Stanford Takes on CSU Northridge to End Non-Conference Play

We are about two months into the 2025-26 season, and Stanford men’s basketball is wrapping up their non-conference slate. To end non-con play, Stanford will take on the Cal State Northridge Matadors, hoping to end their slate on a positive note.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 26

Two Stanford Football Legends Earn 2026 Pro Bowl Selections

The 2025 NFL season is approaching its stretch run. With only two weeks to go in the regular season and the playoff race heating up, the intensity around the NFL is as high as ever.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 26

An Update on Stanford MBB's Quad Record

Stanford basketball is now 10-2 after12 games in their 25-26 campaign, going through a number of highs and lows early in the year. They began with four straight wins over Portland State, Montana, Montana State, and Louisiana, but then lost a bad one at home against Seattle.

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 / Larry Brown Sports / November 28