Stanford at No. 3 Notre Dame
Records: Stanford (2-3); Notre Dame (5-0)
Kickoff: 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium
TV: NBC
Radio: KNBR 1050 AM
Series history: Notre Dame leads 25-14. Stanford last won in 2022, at Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish won the last two meetings 49-7 and 49-20.
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Stanford storylines: The Cardinal looks to bounce back from the second-worst loss in program history last week against Wake Forest (57-3). … After giving up five total TDs to Gio Lopez, Stanford now faces C.J. Carr, who accounted for five TDs in Notre Dame’s win over North Carolina. … It will help if linebacker Matt Rose, who leads the ACC in tackles per game (9.5), can return after being a late injury scratch against the Demon Deacons.
Notre Dame storylines: The Fighting Irish haven’t been tested yet, winning its first five games handily against unranked competition. They may be looking ahead to its game next week at No. 8 BYU but otherwise are heavy favorites to win its 16th straight game by double digits, which would extend the longest streak in FBS. Notre Dame leads the country in yards allowed per game.
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Stats that matter: Notre Dame hasn’t allowed an opponent to rush for 100 yards this season. … Stanford hasn’t lost the turnover battle yet this season. The Cardinal and Cal are the only ACC teams with a forced turnover in every game. … Notre Dame has 33 non-offensive touchdowns since 2021, the most in the FBS over that span. … Stanford hasn’t won a road game since it’s first-ever ACC game, Sept. 20, 2024 against Syracuse.
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