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California running back Jaydn Ott, top, fumbles the ball while attempting to dive into the end zone against Stanford during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. California recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Cal uses fumble return TD to beat Stanford 27-20 in Big Game

By Josh Dubow Nov. 19, 2022 09:35 PM EST

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) runs past Stanford coach David Shaw, right, on a long gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Nix has 4 TDs and No. 13 Oregon downs Stanford 45-27

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 02, 2022 03:04 AM EDT

Stanford looks to bounce back from worst season since 2006

By Josh Dubow Aug. 18, 2022 01:31 PM EDT
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — When Stanford was rolling through the Pac-12 early in coach David Shaw's tenure the formula was pretty simple. The Cardinal...

The Delaware NCAA college men's basketball team practices at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 17, 2022. Delaware will face Villanova in a first round tournament game on Friday. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Top colleges accused of violating Black athletes' rights

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 22, 2022 01:07 PM EDT

Stanford's Tanner McKee looks to pass against California during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
California at Stanford 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 08:03 PM EST

Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee passes against Washington during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Utah looks to maintain division lead in visit to Stanford

By Josh Dubow Nov. 04, 2021 05:28 PM EDT

Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee warns up for the team's NCAA college football game against Washington in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Washington at Stanford 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 10:17 PM EDT

Stanford wide receiver Elijah Higgins (6) makes a touchdown catch against Arizona State defensive back Timarcus Davis (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
No. 22 Arizona State powers past Stanford for 28-10 win

By John Marshall Oct. 09, 2021 01:54 AM EDT

Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee (18) throws a pass against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Stanford at Arizona State 10/8/2021

Oct. 08, 2021 11:29 PM EDT

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels passes during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. Arizona State won 42-23. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
No. 22 Arizona State faces another big test against Stanford

By John Marshall Oct. 07, 2021 05:54 PM EDT

Stanford's Elijah Higgins runs after a catch against Oregons' Mykael Wright during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
No. 22 Arizona State faces Stanford after beating UCLA

By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2021 03:03 PM EDT

Illinois running back Chase Brown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Charlotte Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 24-14. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: Tide's Robinson runs for 4 TDs

By The Associated Press Oct. 02, 2021 10:07 PM EDT

CORRECTS ID TO ELIJAH HIGGINS NOT JAYLON REDD - Stanford's Elijah Higgins makes a touchdown catch against Oregon during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Stanford rallies late to beat No. 3 Oregon 31-24 in OT

By Josh Dubow Oct. 02, 2021 07:49 PM EDT

Stanford's Tanner McKee throws against Oregon during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Oregon at Stanford 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 04:29 PM EDT

Oregon running back CJ Verdell (7) runs through hole in during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 3 Oregon visits Stanford in search best start in 8 years

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 01:54 PM EDT

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) talks with head coach Chip Kelly, left, during a time out against Stanford during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Thompson-Robinson leads No. 24 UCLA past Stanford 35-24

By Josh Dubow Sep. 25, 2021 09:50 PM EDT

Stanford head coach David Shaw, left, talks with UCLA head coach Chip Kelly before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in San Francisco, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
UCLA at Stanford 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 05:55 PM EDT

Stanford head coach David Shaw, right, watches players warm up before an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Stanford at Vanderbilt 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 07:41 PM EDT

Stanford wide receiver Brycen Tremayne, center, celebrates his touchdown catch with guard Branson Bragg, left, and wide receiver Elijah Higgins during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Southern California on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
McKee leads Stanford's 42-28 upset rout of No. 14 USC

By Greg Beacham Sep. 12, 2021 02:22 AM EDT

TCU offensive tackle Brandon Coleman (77) and wide receiver Blair Conwright (22) celebrate after Conwright caught a pass for a touchdown as California's Miles Williams (13) walks past in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Miles College at Southern University 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 04:57 PM EDT