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Stanford’s football season has been filled with highs and lows through the program's first five games. The Cardinal lost a heartbreaker to Hawaii, and have been dominated on the road by BYU and Virginia, but have also gotten great wins against Boston College and San Jose State, both at home.

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Stanford storms back, escapes with 1-point victory over San Jose State

Sedrick Irvin scored on a 1-yard run with 19 seconds left to lift Stanford to a 30-29 win against visiting San Jose State on Saturday night in Stanford, Calif.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / September 27

Stanford DB Collin Wright Ready for Dominance Against San Jose State

Stanford football has some key players this season. Offensively, they have Micah Ford, Simione Pale, and Bryce Farrell, who have all had stellar starts to the season.

College Football News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / September 26

This Group Needs to Step Up For Stanford Against San Jose State

Last Saturday afternoon in Charlottesville, VA, Stanford had a tough showing, especially against the sailing Virginia offense. They allowed 48 points, scoring just 20.

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Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / September 25

Stanford Football Makes Tweaks to Depth Chart vs. San Jose State

After dropping to 1-3 with a loss to Virginia, the Stanford Cardinal (1-3, 1-1 ACC) are back and ready to redeem themselves this week against San Jose State.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 24

Stanford chasing rare 2-0 home start vs. San Jose State

Stanford will try to start 2-0 at home for the first time since 2018 when it hosts San Jose State in a nonconference game on Saturday evening. The Cardinal (1-3) beat Boston College 30-20 in their lone home game on Sept.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / September 24

Previewing the Top 2025 Week 5 Mountain West Football Games

Week Five in the Mountain West brings just one conference matchup, but it has the feel of a few more. Could that be because there are a couple more involving some future conference foes or future former conference foes?

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / September 23

Week 5 ACC & Pac-12: OSU, WSU, Stanford and Cal Crash

It was a rough week for the four teams from the West in the Pac-12 and ACC. Oregon State and Washington State fell victim to their in-state rivals in sobering routs.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / September 21

The Highs and Lows of Stanford's Loss to Virginia

Coming off of their win against Boston College in their home opener last weekend, Stanford football appeared to have turned a corner heading into the rest of the season.

College Football News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / September 20

Five Takeaways from Virginia's 48-20 Win over Stanford in ACC Opener

Quarterback Chandler Morris and the Virginia offense lit up the scoreboard against an overmatched Stanford defense for the 48-20 win at home. Morris had his coming out party as a passer this season after taking a back seat to the rushing attack through the first three games.

College Football News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / September 20

Stanford Football's Turnaround is Beginning on the Ground

Over the last couple of years, Stanford has struggled. Every single year it feels like the same story, and four straight 3-9 seasons has become the storyline on The Farm.

College Football News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / September 20

Everything You Need to Know About Virginia's First Ever Matchup vs Stanford

With ESPN giving the Hoo's a 78% chance of defeating Stanford in Week Four, Virginia's offense should be confident they will have no issue moving the ball in their first conference matchup of the 2025 season.

College Football News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / September 19

Matchup Breakdown and Final Score Prediction For Virginia vs Stanford

The Virginia Cavaliers (2–1) host Stanford (1–2) Saturday at Scott Stadium, marking the first meeting between these teams. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. on ACC Network and is Virginia’s ACC opener.

College Football News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / September 18

Why Virginia Cannot Afford To Be Looking Ahead To Next Week's Big Matchup Against Florida State

Virginia heads into their Week Four matchup against Stanford as a multiple-score favorite. ESPN's FPI gives the Hoo's a 78% chance to earn another victory in Scott Stadium this Saturday.

College Football News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / September 18

Stanford Football: Getting to Know Virginia

On Saturday afternoon, the Stanford Cardinal will be heading to Charlottesville, VA, where they will take on the Virginia Cavaliers. Stanford is coming in at 1-2, while Virginia is 2-1.

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College Football News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / September 17

Three Stanford Players To Watch Against UVA In This Week's Matchup

Despite UVA having more formidable opponents slightly further down their schedule, Stanford is a step up in terms of talent compared to last week. After a shaky beginning to the season, the Cardinals upset a Boston College that was favored by almost two touchdowns.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 17

Virginia plans to open conference schedule attacking Stanford

Stanford coach Frank Reich returns to the scene of one of his greatest achievements when his Cardinal face Virginia for the first time on Saturday night in Charlottesville, Va.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / September 16

Top Five Plays From Stanford Football's Win Over Boston College

On Saturday night, Stanford took on Boston College in their first ACC matchup of the year. Going into the game, the Cardinal had a terrible start to the season.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / September 16

Week 4 ACC & Pac-12 Updates: Tree Reborn, Bears on Fire

The status of teams in the West from these two conferences can be summed up succinctly. It was a great week for the tandem from the ACC and a disastrous week for the two-team Pac-12.

College Football News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / September 15

Micah Ford is Stanford Football's Next Great Running Back

Stanford football is on track for its first 1,000 yard rusher in nearly a decade, and now the recognition is starting to pour in. After a dominant game that saw him record 17 carries for 157 yards and a touchdown—the best performance by a Stanford running back since 2017—Micah Ford enters the week earning some hardware.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / September 15

4 Factors for Stanford Football to Have Success Against Virginia

The Stanford football program is riding high after a 30-20 win over Boston College at home on Saturday night. The Stanford defense collected three turnovers that led directly to touchdowns, and that ended up being the key for the Cardinal.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 14

Micah Ford, Stanford top Boston College for first '25 win

Micah Ford rushed for a career-high 157 yards on 17 carries with a touchdown to lead Stanford to a 30-20 win on Saturday night over Boston College at Palo Alto, Calif.

College Football News / Boston College Eagles on SI / September 14

Boston College Football Suffers Loss to Stanford in ACC Opener

The Boston College Eagles (1-2, 0-1 ACC) football team suffered its second straight loss of the season with a 30-20 defeat to the Stanford Cardinal (1-2, 1-0 ACC) late Saturday night. After two explosive drives, Stanford jumped out to an early 6-0 lead in the quarter.

College Football News / BYU Cougars on SI / September 6

Three Keys to a BYU Win Over Stanford

BYU football will be back in action on Saturday night when the Cougars host the Stanford Cardinal. BYU-Stanford will kickoff under the lights and the crowd will be in white.

College Football News / BYU Cougars on SI / September 5

Why BYU Can Roll Past Stanford as a 20-Point Favorite

For the just the fifth time in the last 30 years, BYU is a double-digit favorite over a Power 4 opponent as they welcome Stanford to Lavell Edwards Stadium on Saturday night.