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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.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 4

Stanford Shows Fight, Shortcomings Against No. 19 Tennessee

The Stanford Cardinal faced their toughest test of the season thus far, and in some regards, they were up for the challenge. In others, they dropped the ball—or turned it over.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 4

Each and Every Signing From Stanford Football on Signing Day

The future is coming. While the college football season rages on for some teams, the rest of the college football world turns their focus onto next season, where a fresh crop of athletes will come in and look to prove themselves.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 3

Stanford Football Rising Star Takes Home Offensive MVP Honors

Stanford football's 2025 season is over and despite losing to Notre Dame, a 4-8 record and a one game improvement over the previous four seasons is bringing major confidence ahead of what will be a pivotal offseason.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 3

Kyle Smith on Stanford's Current Run, New Football Coach Tavita Pritchard

On Monday night, Stanford took down Portland to win their third straight game in five days. The Cardinal have been dominating the competition recently, and are beginning to build their case as a potential March Madness team.

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Stanford Cardinal Add Tyler Phillips and Davi Carvalho for 2026-27

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Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 2

Stanford Takes Down Portland, Shoots the Lights Out

On Monday night, Stanford took on Portland in a non-conference battle. Coming into the night, the Cardinal were favorites due to their 6-1 record and back-to-back wins, but this game was interesting regardless.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / December 2

Breakout Cardinal Defender Takes Home MVP Honors

Stanford football capped off its 2025 season with a loss to Notre Dame over the weekend, and are now full swing into what will be a pivotal offseason.

Stanford Cardinal News / Larry Brown Sports / November 28

Stanford hires Commanders assistant as new head coach

The Stanford Cardinal are turning to the NFL as they hire a new head coach.

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The Legends Trophy odds: Opening point spread released for Notre Dame vs. Stanford

As Notre Dame looks to continue its quest for a College Football Playoff bid, the road runs through Stanford. The Fighting Irish will take on the Cardinal in their rivalry game in Week 14, and the opening point spread has been released.