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Thursday, March 28, 2024
The Observer

Historical Perspective: Stanford

Series History:

  • Notre Dame leads the all-time series with Stanford, 18-10. The Cardinal, however, has won four of the last five meetings.
  • Notre Dame and Stanford have met nearly every since 1988 — except 1995 and 1996.
  • Saturday marks the fourth consecutive year in which both teams are ranked when they square off. Prior to 2011, only the 1992 matchup (No. 7 Notre Dame lost to No. 19 Stanford) featured both teams in the top 25. The Cardinal topped the Irish, 33-16, at Notre Dame Stadium in 1992.
  • In 10 consecutive clashes between 1964 and 1998, Notre Dame was ranked in all but one (1997) meeting.
  • In 2012, No. 7 Notre Dame defeated No. 17 Stanford, 20-13, in overtime at Notre Dame Stadium thanks to a goal-line stand.
 

Notable Moments:

The Observer from 2013.
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The Observer from 2013.
 

The Observer from 2012.
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The Observer from 2012.
The Observer from 2012.
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The Observer from 2012.
The Observer from Nov. 30, 1999.
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The Observer from Nov. 30, 1999.
The Observer from Nov. 30, 1999.
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The Observer from Nov. 30, 1999.
The Observer from 1992.
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The Observer from 1992.
The Observer from 1992.
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The Observer from 1992.


The Observer from Oct. 8, 1990. The Observer from Oct. 8, 1990.


The Observer from Oct. 8, 1990.
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The Observer from Oct. 8, 1990.


The Observer from Oct. 8, 1990. The Observer from Oct. 8, 1990.


 

Top Performances:
  • In Notre Dame’s 57-7 demolition of Stanford in 2003, former Irish running back Julius Jones rushed for 218 yards on 23 carries.
  • Former Irish receiver Golden Tate hauled in 10 receptions for 201 yards and three touchdowns in Notre Dame’s 45-38 to the Cardinal in 2009.