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over 3 years ago | November 18, 2025 10:34 am
Is Big Game the Biggest Bay Area Rivalry?
There’s something iconic about the Bay Area’s oldest rivalry...
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over 3 years ago | November 4, 2025 8:41 am
Has Keller Chryst Proven Himself?
And is he a better QB than Ryan Burns?
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over 3 years ago | October 21, 2025 10:49 am
Can Stanford Win as a Defensive Team?
Stanford proved that it could win a championship (the 2013 Rose Bowl) led by its defense; however, this year's offense is also the worst of the Shawbaugh era...
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over 3 years ago | October 14, 2025 9:17 am
Interview with Frank Buncom IV Following His Pick Six
Matt Vassar talks with Frank Buncom about the sheer exuberance of making a big play in his first start.
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over 3 years ago | October 7, 2025 8:34 am
Loss to Washington Not the End for Stanford
We survived the tough part of our schedule 3-1. That's something.
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over 3 years ago | September 30, 2025 9:28 am
Stanford Ready to Make a Statement Against Washington
Who will prevail in this top ten match up?
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over 3 years ago | September 7, 2025 6:32 am
Week 1 Shows Why Stanford Is the Team to Beat in the Pac-12
The way Matt Vassar sees it, it's a two-horse race in the North, and one team stands alone in the South...
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over 3 years ago | August 15, 2025 12:26 pm
Stanford Swimmers Own the Pool
This Stanford women's Olympic swimming team is the most dominant ever...
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over 3 years ago | August 12, 2025 10:22 am
Simone Manuel Continues Stanford's Swimming Domination
In a David vs. Goliath struggle, Simone Manuel defies the odds and wins the gold.
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over 3 years ago | August 10, 2025 7:46 am
Could Christian McCaffrey Be Better in 2016?
And just how dominant is Katie Ledecky in swimming?
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over 3 years ago | August 5, 2025 9:44 am
Will Stanford Be the Choice for Osiris St. Brown?
He'll choose today between Stanford and Notre Dame, and the implications are huge.
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over 3 years ago | July 29, 2025 8:31 am
Michael Rector Happy to be Back at Stanford
Plus, an exclusive interview with Chuck Ludlam, one of the architects of the 1964 theft of the Cal Victory Cannon.
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over 3 years ago | July 27, 2025 6:26 am
Would You Take David Shaw Over Jim Harbaugh?
Khakis or Stone face?
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over 3 years ago | July 26, 2025 7:28 am
A Tribute to the Late, Great Denny Green
Has anybody had a more lasting legacy on Stanford football?
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over 3 years ago | July 22, 2025 8:23 am
Pac-12 Media Days Kick Off a Great Stanford Season
Plus, the Stanford Band is at it again...
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over 3 years ago | July 15, 2025 8:00 am
Media Predicts Stanford as Overwhelming Favorite in the Pac-12
For the first time in the 56-year history of the Pac-12, the media has selected... Stanford?!
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over 3 years ago | July 14, 2025 4:42 pm
Stanford Steals a Blue Chip Recruit from Alabama
Meanwhile, Nick Saban is tired of losing recruiting battles to Stanford.
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over 3 years ago | June 23, 2025 9:31 am
Why Stanford's Tree Stands Alone
We're #1! We're #1! We're #1!
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over 3 years ago | June 22, 2025 9:09 am
Stanford Athletes Find Success Beyond the Playing Field
How Stanford DL Harrison Phillips made the world a better place while he was injured...
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over 3 years ago | June 21, 2025 7:44 am
Why Christian McCaffrey Won't Repeat His 2015 Performance
After last season's unprecedented run, how could he?
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almost 4 years ago | June 17, 2025 9:00 am
Christian McCaffrey Creating a Runningback Renaissance
We are right now living a runningback revolution, and it's thanks to Christian McCaffrey
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almost 4 years ago | June 10, 2025 7:50 am
Why Campus Sexual Assaults Have Become an Epidemic
Brock Turner is not an isolated incident; why is campus sexual assault happening all over the country?
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almost 4 years ago | May 27, 2025 9:25 am
Three Unexpected Takeaways from David Shaw's Fireside Chat
David Shaw is among the most candid and introspective coaches in college football; come hear what he said last week.
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almost 4 years ago | May 24, 2025 10:10 am
Has Christian McCaffrey Experienced Discrimination?
And can you experience discrimination when you're white, upper-middle-class, and from the Colorado suburbs?
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almost 4 years ago | May 11, 2025 11:18 am
Was Rollins Stallworth Right to Speak Out Against the NCAA?
Stanford WR Rollins Stallworth opened a very important conversation.
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almost 4 years ago | May 4, 2025 10:05 am
Is Stanford the New QBU?
John Elway, Andrew Luck, Kevin Hogan... who has it better?
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almost 4 years ago | April 29, 2025 9:17 am
Was Joshua Garnett Worth Trading Up For?
The 49ers surprised many when they gave up three picks for Joshua Garnett. Here's why they did it.
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almost 4 years ago | April 28, 2025 7:59 am
The NFL Draft Sets Up to be a Historic Night for Stanford
The NFL Draft begins today. Can Stanford break a record?
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almost 4 years ago | April 26, 2025 10:11 am
2016 NFL Draft: How Many Stanford Prospects Will Be Selected?
The NFL Draft is coming up. Also, is Stanford hated by Reddit?
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almost 4 years ago | April 19, 2025 2:20 pm
Discussing A.J. Tarpley's Decision to Retire Due to Concussions
AJ Tarpley retired from the NFL at just 23 years old. Does football create a moral dilemma for fans?
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almost 4 years ago | April 12, 2025 10:03 am
What to Expect From Stanford in 2016
Spring Game brought some answers, but also more questions. What can we expect from this team after having seen Spring Game?
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almost 4 years ago | April 8, 2025 12:39 pm
Questions Heading Into Stanford's Spring Game
With Kevin Hogan, Josh Garnett, and Kyle Murphy leaving, we discuss who to watch to fill the voids in this year's Spring Game.
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almost 4 years ago | April 7, 2025 10:40 am
Big-Named Football Recruits Visiting the Stanford Campus
Stanford is going into the backyards of former dynasties USC and Oregon, and targeting some of their top prospects. Will Stanford get them?
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almost 4 years ago | March 25, 2025 12:46 pm
Was Johnny Dawkins the Wrong Fit for Stanford basketball?
And, relatedly, is Jerod Haase the right fit?
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about 4 years ago | March 2, 2025 8:20 am
Tara VanDerveer Named Pac-12 Coach of the Century
Is Tara VanDerveer the best coaching hire that Stanford has ever made?
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about 4 years ago | February 26, 2025 9:22 am
Stanford Players Making Headlines at the NFL Combine
Stanford players are making headlines at the NFL Combine, and for reasons you might not expect...
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about 4 years ago | February 22, 2025 5:49 am
Is the Best WR in the Country Coming to Stanford?
The Demetris Robertson saga sure has taken an interesting and unexpected turn...
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about 4 years ago | February 16, 2025 8:40 am
Did the Oregon Win Save Johnny Dawkins' Job?
Somehow Dawkins keeps reviving his career with critical wins when it matters the most. But how long can he keep it up?
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about 4 years ago | February 12, 2026 8:39 am
How Does Diron Reynolds Fit at Defensive Line Coach?
Stanford might just have found the perfect replacement for legendary defensive line coach Randy Hart...
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about 4 years ago | February 10, 2026 3:33 am
Kevin Hogan Wins Super Bowl Bet Over USC Defensive Back
What were Stanford players and alumni up to during the Super Bowl? Matt Vassar tells some amusing stories of Stanford players during the Super Bowl.
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about 4 years ago | February 8, 2026 9:29 am
Total Guide to Stanford's 2016 Recruiting Class
Did you know that our recruiting class includes a QB who broke Carson Palmer's record? How about that we have a black belt in kung fu? Or the cousin of heavyweight champion Roy Jones Jr.? For all this and more, check out our recruiting guide!
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about 4 years ago | February 4, 2026 9:21 am
Stanford football recruiting: Three Big Moves for Stanford on National Signing Day
National Signing Day went relatively calmly for Stanford, but there were three surprises that unfolded over the course of the day.
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about 4 years ago | February 3, 2026 10:57 am
Top Five Controversial Performances by the Band
We take a quick break from recruiting news to talk about the one, the only, the truly incomparable Leland Stanford Junior University Marching Band!
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about 4 years ago | February 2, 2026 1:54 pm
Can Stanford Land the Best Wide Receiver in the Country?
Demetris Robertson just retook the SAT and has vowed not to sign anywhere until after he finds out whether he got into Stanford. What does this mean for the Cardinal?
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about 4 years ago | January 29, 2026 9:08 am
What Positions Need to Be Filled Before National Signing Day?
Stanford is having one of its best recruiting classes ever, but what's missing?
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about 4 years ago | January 22, 2026 9:07 am
What Are Christian McCaffrey's Odds to Win the 2016 Heisman?
The odds are out from the betting markets, so where does McCaffrey stack up against the 2016 field?
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about 4 years ago | January 15, 2026 9:41 am
How Significant Is Stanford Finishing No. 3 in the AP Poll?
Even after the football season has ended, Stanford football continues to make history.
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about 4 years ago | January 8, 2026 12:07 pm
Christian McCaffrey Proves He Deserved the Heisman
A record-breaking Rose Bowl performance left little doubt in the minds of previous Derrick Henry voters.
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about 4 years ago | January 1, 2026 8:44 am
Three Misconceptions Heading into the Rose Bowl
Just because the media keeps saying these things over and over again doesn't make them true.
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about 4 years ago | December 29, 2025 10:47 am
Stanford Takes to the Happiest Place on Earth!
The Disneyland and Beef Bowl traditions go back further than almost every single bowl game in existence. Come and take a glimpse at what Stanford is doing with them!
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about 4 years ago | December 23, 2025 6:39 am
2016 Stanford Football Preview
Will 2016 once again be the Year of the Cardinal?
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about 4 years ago | December 21, 2025 8:42 am
What Is the Future of Stanford Football?
Three Pac-12 Championships in the past four years, but what will next year bring?
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over 4 years ago | December 18, 2025 8:49 am
Did Race Play a Role in this Year's Heisman Result?
Solomon Hughes is the perfect embodiment of the scholar-athlete, having both played professional basketball and earned a Ph.D. He shares his insights on the intersection of race and athletics.
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over 4 years ago | December 15, 2025 7:04 am
Is the Heisman Voting System Broken?
When McCaffrey puts up unprecedented numbers for the entire season, how is it possible that he could lose so badly when it came down to the voters?
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over 4 years ago | December 12, 2025 1:47 am
2015 Heisman Trophy: Christian McCaffrey is more deserving but Derrick Henry will probably win
Christian McCaffrey might be the most deserving but that does not mean that he will win the Heisman Trophy over Alabama's Derrick Henry.
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over 4 years ago | December 11, 2025 10:06 am
Why Isn't Christian McCaffrey the Heisman Favorite?
Derrick Henry is the prohibitive favorite to win the Heisman tomorrow night, especially after taking home both the Doak Walker Award and the Maxwell Award last night. But why isn't McCaffrey the favorite to win the Heisman when he had the best season in college football?
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over 4 years ago | December 9, 2025 11:35 am
College Football Playoff: Analyzing Stanford's strength of schedule
Projecting how the College Football Playoff contenders would have finished with Stanford's strength of schedule
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over 4 years ago | December 9, 2025 9:31 am
Did Stanford Have a Claim to the College Football Playoff?
Stanford's #6 ranking put it right on the cusp of the 4-team College Football Playoffs, and many agreed that Stanford did not deserve a spot in the top four. But maybe we shouldn't react so quickly because the answer just might be a bit more nuanced than we all realize...
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over 4 years ago | December 4, 2025 10:08 am
Stanford Has One of the Most Impressive Resumes in College Football
Even with two losses, Stanford is next in line to join the four-team playoff should either the ACC or SEC falter.
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over 4 years ago | December 3, 2025 9:23 am
Clutch Performances by Seniors in Final Home Game
Kevin Hogan, in particular, had an emotional win in his final home game playing against his late father's alma mater.
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over 4 years ago | November 29, 2025 9:23 am
Stanford Keeps Outside Shot at Playoff Alive With Thrilling Win Over Notre Dame
A thrilling season is capped off with a thrilling win over Notre Dame. And it will get even more thrilling in the games to come as Kevin Hogan is about to break an Andrew Luck record, and Christian McCaffrey is about to break a Barry Sanders record.
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over 4 years ago | November 28, 2025 6:26 am
Tracking Chaos: Watching the Week 13 Games that Affect Stanford's CFP Odds
We're live updating this post so that you can follow along at home the chaos scenarios as they unfold. Should ANY of these chaos scenarios emerge, Stanford might just sneak into the College Football Playoffs. -
over 4 years ago | November 27, 2025 7:12 am
Chaos Might Strike the Power Five this Weekend
Why Stanford might be the biggest benefactor of chaos.
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over 4 years ago | November 23, 2025 5:27 am
Christian McCaffrey Is Running His Way to a Heisman
Forget about Derrick Henry. And forget about Leonard Fournette. There is nobody doing what Christian McCaffrey is doing.
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over 4 years ago | November 22, 2025 9:49 am
Christian McCaffrey Continues Memorable Season in 35-22 Win Over Cal
How many records will Christian McCaffrey break by the end of this season?
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over 4 years ago | November 19, 2025 9:36 am
Stanford Playing for a Pac-12 Championship Appearance Saturday
With the offensive firepower in this game and Stanford playing for a Pac-12 Championship and a Rose Bowl, this might just be the most exciting Big Game in recent history.
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over 4 years ago | November 16, 2025 9:51 am
Stanford's Playoff Dreams Aren't Completely Dead Yet
Many in the media are eulogizing Stanford's playoff dreams, but did you know that there's a very real scenario that could lead a two-loss Stanford team into the playoffs?
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over 4 years ago | November 13, 2025 10:23 am
Oregon Hitting Their Stride Heading Into Stanford
The Oregon offense is back as they just put up a school record 777 yards against Cal last week. Can Stanford slow them down?
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over 4 years ago | November 11, 2025 9:26 am
How Can Stanford Get in the Playoffs?
Stanford got one win closer to the College Football Playoffs, but what needs to happen across the country for Stanford to get a slot in the top four?
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over 4 years ago | November 8, 2025 10:29 am
Stanford Blows Past Colorado: Will the Cardinal Make the Playoffs?
What is in store next for this Stanford Cardinal team?
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over 4 years ago | November 6, 2025 9:24 am
What Record Might Christian McCaffrey Break on Saturday?
Christian McCaffrey might just tie a record set by the great Toby Gerhart in the game against Colorado this Saturday.
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over 4 years ago | November 4, 2025 9:08 am
Three Stars from Stanford's Comeback Win
Stanford survived a Halloween scare against Washington State, but whom can we credit for our survival?
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over 4 years ago | November 3, 2025 8:35 pm
First College Football Playoff rankings of 2015: Stanford ranks 11th
Stanford came in at number 11 in the first College Football Playoff rankings but plenty of shakeups are ahead.
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over 4 years ago | October 30, 2025 2:14 pm
Three Myths Surrounding the Washington State Cougars
Is the Washington State air raid really as good as everyone thinks?
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over 4 years ago | October 27, 2025 2:27 pm
Utah's Loss Has Big Implications for Stanford
Who would you prefer that Stanford play in the Pac-12 Championship: Utah or USC?
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over 4 years ago | October 23, 2025 11:06 am
Can Stanford's Unstoppable Offense Break Washington's Immovable Defense?
The Stanford-Washington match may be the quintessential example of an unstoppable force against an immovable object.
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over 4 years ago | October 22, 2025 9:19 am
Does Christian McCaffrey Deserve to Win a Heisman?
At the pace he's going, Christian McCaffrey will become the first ever in NCAA history to record over 3,000 all-purpose yards in a single season.
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over 4 years ago | October 15, 2025 10:29 am
Can Stanford's Power Run Game Exploit the UCLA Defense?
This may be the last time in a while that the entire nation is watching Stanford. Can Stanford make the best of it?
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over 4 years ago | October 14, 2025 9:18 am
How Can Stanford Beat Utah?
Utah is undefeated at this point in the season, but is Utah unbeatable?
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over 4 years ago | October 12, 2025 2:27 pm
2016 NFL Draft: Kevin Hogan Is NFL Ready
Kevin Hogan is the fourth-best quarterback in the entire country in terms of total quarterback rating. But will this wildly successful college career translate into a successful NFL career?
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over 4 years ago | October 7, 2025 10:27 am
Does Stanford Deserve a Spot in the College Football Playoffs?
Stanford has moved up to #4 in the country in the most recent Sagarin Rankings.
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over 4 years ago | October 2, 2025 2:15 pm
Bill Connelly Gives His Take on Where Stanford Is in the Pecking Order
SB Nation's own director of analytics weighs in on the Pac-12 and, more specifically, Stanford.
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over 4 years ago | September 29, 2025 4:29 pm
Will the Stanford-Cal Big Game Determine the Pac-12 North Champion?
The advanced metrics now suggest that Cal (not Oregon) is #2 in the Pac-12 North.
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over 4 years ago | September 25, 2025 1:29 pm
Is Stanford the Favorite in the Pac-12?
Many advanced metrics and betting markets are now suggesting that Stanford (not Oregon) is most likely to win the Pac-12 Championship.
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over 4 years ago | September 25, 2025 1:24 pm
Special Interview with Rule of Tree Site Manager, Jack Blanchat
Come listen to our own site manager, Jack Blanchat, offer some of the smartest commentary in the industry.
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over 4 years ago | September 23, 2025 4:24 pm
Is Stanford the Ultimate Giant Slayer?
Since 2010, every single time Stanford's been a double-digit underdog, we have come up triumphant.
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over 4 years ago | September 17, 2025 3:45 pm
USC/Stanford Should Be Considered THE Rivalry in the Pac-12
Forget about Stanford-Cal. And forget about UCLA-USC. The most compelling rivalry in the Pac-12 is Stanford-USC.
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over 4 years ago | September 14, 2025 9:56 pm
Can the Cardinal Running Game Develop Identity Heading into USC?
A recap of what's happened in the last two games; is what we've seen so far enough to take on USC this Saturday?