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October 10, 2026 β’ Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 10, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Stanford Cardinal (2-4) takes on Notre Dame Fighting Irish (6-0) at Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame.
Stanford Cardinal
Visiting Side
Record
2-4
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Home Side
Record
6-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
STA
|
0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
|
NOT
|
14 | 23 | 7 | 14 | 58 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
13:06
Nolan James Jr. 2 Yd Run (Spencer Porath Kick)
Score
2:55
Jaden Greathouse 3 Yd pass from CJ Carr (Spencer Porath Kick)
Score
14:48
Jonaz Walton 97 Yd Run (Spencer Porath PAT failed)
Score
12:27
Spencer Porath 33 Yd Field Goal
Score
7:05
Nolan James Jr. 31 Yd Run (Spencer Porath Kick)
Score
3:26
Aneyas Williams 70 Yd pass from CJ Carr (Spencer Porath Kick)
Score
4:37
Elijah Burress 30 Yd pass from CJ Carr (Micah Drescher Kick)
Score
2:43
Benji Blackburn 3 Yd pass from Davis Warren (Emmet Kenney Kick)
Score
13:47
Jonaz Walton 40 Yd Run (Micah Drescher Kick)
Score
3:00
Javian Osborne 3 Yd Run (Micah Drescher Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
20%
Stanford Cardinal
VS
π 80%
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Projected Score
STA 16
-
NOT 44
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish scoring offense aligns well against Stanford Cardinal defense.
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish offense moves the ball more consistently.
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish rushing attack has the advantage.
Stanford Cardinal
STAT
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Notre Dame Fighting Irish plays on familiar turf at Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Stanford Cardinal Could Win
Stanford Cardinal will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Notre Dame Fighting Irish Could Win
Notre Dame Fighting Irish scoring offense aligns well against Stanford Cardinal defense.
Deciding Factor
Notre Dame Fighting Irish offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
77,622
Closing Odds
Line: ND -40.5 | O/U: 55.5
Team Leaders
Stanford Cardinal Leaders
Luke Levitt
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Tuna Altahir
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Marcus Brown
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Leaders
CJ Carr
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Nolan James Jr.
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Jerome Bettis Jr.
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Stanford Cardinal (36.9%)
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (63.1%)
Total Submissions: 56 circles
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