en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Stanford Cardinal Football News https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/news This potential rule change could be a big advantage for the Stanford Cardinal. Wed, 13 May 2026 14:17:04 GMT Dylan Grausz https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56605743 https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56605743 false false The Hurricanes will open the season with a 6 p.m. local time kickoff against Stanford, but it will be a late-night start for people watching on the East Coast. Tue, 12 May 2026 23:02:24 GMT Adam Lichtenstein https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56599863 https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56599863 false false Stanford hosts 2025 College Football Playoff Runner-Up Miami, on Friday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. PT Tue, 12 May 2026 21:37:21 GMT Tavita, Maddie Gotreaux https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56598905 https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56598905 false false CJ Williams has impressed early in Jacksonville Jaguars camp. Tue, 12 May 2026 20:16:45 GMT Dylan Grausz https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56597890 https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56597890 false false Stanford football has locked up another key piece of its 2027 class. Mon, 11 May 2026 19:45:29 GMT Dylan Grausz https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56586119 https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56586119 false false New Orleans (La.) Holy Cross class of 2027 three-star safety Savoy Guidry has committed to Stanford. The 6-0, 180-pounder chose the Cardinal over offers from Houston, Kansas State, Colorado, Arizona State, Arkansas, Oklahoma State, Kentucky, and many others. Wed, 13 May 2026 16:03:24 GMT Tom Loy https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56607034 https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56607034 true false The first kickoff time of the season has been announced for Stanford football. The Cardinal learned its Oct. 10 game at Notre Dame will be televised on NBC with a kickoff time of 12:30 p.m. PT. Thu, 07 May 2026 14:16:42 GMT Tavita, Brian Brownfield https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56540957 https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56540957 false false Stanford football is still in rebuild mode, but the roster is coming together. These proposed rule changes could help speed up the results of that rebuild. Thu, 07 May 2026 14:09:18 GMT Dylan Grausz https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56540865 https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56540865 false false We're talking with Tavita and talking about tennis on this week's episode! Wed, 06 May 2026 17:01:01 GMT Alex https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56530967 https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56530967 false false Stanford football will be looking to make a bowl game in 2026. This week we got our first glance at the group that could get them there. Wed, 06 May 2026 14:30:12 GMT Dylan Grausz https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56529139 https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56529139 false false The goal for Stanford football in its first season under new head coach Tavita Pritchard will be to make a bowl game. Tue, 05 May 2026 14:21:10 GMT Dylan Grausz https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56517018 https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56517018 false false Stanford football’s most recent four-star recruit offers a pivotal change to offensive play. Tue, 05 May 2026 08:25:46 GMT Odelia Kneiser https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56514668 https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56514668 false false “There is definitely a competition for number two [quarterback].” The words of quarterbacks coach JP Losman after the team’s second scrimmage, one week before the spring game, indicate that Washington’s backup quarterback battle between Stanford transfer and redshirt freshman is strong. On , both Brown and McMillan had their opportunities to put a punctuation mark on their spring performances. The roster was evenly split between the two teams, and Brown was the “starter” for the gold team. McMillan was the second-string player for the purple team, behind , and he was live for contact. Washington’s Backup Quarterback Elijah Brown’s Experience “Elijah Brown comes with a ton of playing experience,” Jedd Fisch said of his quarterback. “Not only is he one of two people that have ever been a four-year starter at Mater Dei [High School], but he also started at Stanford.” Brown will be a redshirt sophomore this season after playing in six games for the Cardinal a year ago, starting three. He completed 74 passes for 829 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions. “Elijah has a lot of experience,” Fisch continued. “Which is what we’re looking for to mix in with guys that have no college football experience.” And upon arriving on campus this spring, Brown quickly began to pick up the offense. Said Fisch, “He’s learned the system very well. He’s smart, picked things up quickly.” Inside the quarterbacks’ room, Losman has seen Brown acclimate to the new offense up close, and his teammates are taking note. “[Brown] has got everyone kind of juiced up in that quarterback room like, ‘Oh my gosh, how has this kid been able to pick up the offense that fast?’” Losman said this spring. Quarterback Traits Brown’s skill set is that of a pocket passer. He’s 6’-2” and has put on tape his ability to and deliver accurate passes. During his 2025 season in Palo Alto, Brown scrambled on just three of the 56 times he was pressured in the pocket (5.3%). For comparison, Williams scrambled 65 times on 184 pressures for Washington a year ago (35.3%). It’s worth noting that Brown had much less time in the pocket on average compared to Williams (2.49 seconds compared to 3.21 seconds). And it’s a smaller sample set for Brown on the year. But overall, he’s not going to look to run until it’s absolutely necessary. He relies on his decision-making and accuracy downfield. Coaches’ Evaluation “[I] couldn’t be more happy with [Brown] right now coming in, learning the offense,” Losman said of the Stanford transfer this spring. “Man, we put him in there, sink or swim, into the fire, and he has responded in a big way.” In the two spring scrimmages, Brown unofficially completed 10 passes for a combined 110 yards and a touchdown. That included three explosive passes. One of which was a deep, 40-yard sideline pass to Bodpegn Miller. “He’s coming out being accurate at practice,” Losman said. But according to the quarterbacks coach, McMillan is battling hard for that second-string role. “There is a real deal competition there at number two. And that will continue through the spring and into the fall.” Kini McMillan’s Opportunities During “Dawgs After Dark,” McMillan led the most impressive scoring drive of the evening. It lasted 15 plays, spanned 75 yards, and ended with a one-yard touchdown run from running back Julian McMahan on 4th and goal. That was the third fourth-down conversion of the drive. McMillan converted the other two fourth downs on runs of 11 and 13 yards, respectively. The redshirt freshman completed only one pass for seven yards on this particular possession. But he rushed for 31 of the 75 yards and helped put the purple team on the scoreboard. When he’s gotten opportunities, McMillan has been sure to make the most of them. Out of Mililani High School in Hawaii, McMillan was the state Gatorade Player of the Year after his 2023 performance. It included 3,521 passing yards and 42 passing touchdowns, and another 575 yards on the ground with 11 scores. But he was hurt in his senior year, playing only limited snaps, and took just three snaps during his true freshman season. He hasn’t played a lot of football since his junior year of high school. But his skill set is pushing the competition for backup. Creating Competition “Kini’s got to compete for that job, and Kini’s done a good job when he’s come in,” Fisch said earlier this spring. “He’s made some big-time throws, and he’s got a great arm.” The arm strength is surely his top talent. On the aforementioned seven-yard pass during the spring game touchdown drive, McMillan fired a bullet to the long side of the field in a tight window where his receiver made a contested catch. McMillan isn’t one to shy away from contact either. He was wearing a live jersey during the spring game. The redshirt freshman took a hard hit from DeSean Watts as he threw the football away on one occasion. He also lowered his shoulder into contact on a run in the second level of the defense. The big arm and live r... Mon, 04 May 2026 22:33:48 GMT Nick Lemkau https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56511410 https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56511410 false false Stanford's 2027 recruiting class keeps growing, with OL Clint Lundin committing as the Cardinal look to fix their two biggest issues. Sat, 02 May 2026 14:06:28 GMT Dylan Grausz https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56487444 https://sportspyder.com/cf/stanford-cardinal-football/articles/56487444 false false