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Big Game

Sophomore tight end Colby Parkinson (above) goes up in the end zone for one of his four touchdown catches last week against Oregon State. The Beavers simply could not guard him. (MICHAEL KHEIR/The Stanford Daily)

King’s Keys: The Biggest Game

King Jemison
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Nov. 30, 2018
Senior running back Bryce Love (above) may not be his Heisman-contending 2017 self, but historically, he has gashed Cal on the ground. In three Big Games, he has 200 yards on the ground and two touchdowns. (MICHAEL SPENCER/The Stanford Daily)

Football round table: Unstoppable force, immovable object

King Jemison, Andrew Tan and Gregory Block
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Nov. 30, 2018
Stanford students express the full extent of their school spirit during the 2017 Big Game in Stanford Stadium. Do they all know the rules of the game? Probably not. Does it matter? No. (JOHN TODD/isiphotos.com)

21 thoughts football newbies will have at Big Game

Jackie O'Neil
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Nov. 30, 2018
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Daily staffer predictions: The Big Game

The Daily Sports Staff
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Nov. 30, 2018
The Grind
Malia Mendez/The Stanford Daily

Conversations overheard at Stanford: Big Game edition

Clara Spars
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Nov. 30, 2018
Bryce Love has posted record-breaking performances against the Golden Bears. In the 2015 meeting, McCaffrey accumulated 389 all-purpose yards, setting a school record. The following year, McCaffrey ran 284 yards against the Cal, breaking another school record for rushing yards in a single game. (JIM SHORIN/isiphotos.com)

Last three Big Games: Stanford seniors look to go undefeated

Jake Stuebner
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Nov. 29, 2018
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Big Game rescheduled due to “very unhealthy” atmospheric smoke levels

Karen Kurosawa, Bobby Pragada and Michael Espinosa
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Nov. 16, 2018
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Are you serious about Big Game?

Inyoung Choi
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Nov. 16, 2018
Many actors in "Gaieties" are freshmen, making their debuts on Stanford's stages (KHUYEN LE/The Stanford Daily).

Gaieties 2018 is an enchanting testament to individualism and community

Chloe Wintersteen
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Nov. 15, 2018
Senior running back Bryce Love rushed for 71 yards on six carries and accumulated four receptions for 14 yards against Washington State last Thursday. Love and the Stanford offense will need to put together an explosive performance to be successful against Washington this weekend. (MICHAEL KHEIR/The Stanford Daily).

Football Round Table: Wearily heading to Washington

Gregory Block, Shan Reddy and Andrew Tan
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Nov. 1, 2018
The cast of Gaieties: Bearanormal Activity dances in the opening number. (Courtesy of Frank Chen)

The 2017 rendition of ‘Gaieties’ lives up to the hype

Mell Chhoy
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Nov. 22, 2017
Stanford hosts Maryland this Saturday in an outdoor arena at the fan fest for the Big Game. The No. 21 Cardinal will look to their three NCAA ranked roster members to beat the Terps. [RAHIM ULLAH/The Stanford Daily]

Outdoor wrestling match vs. Maryland to take place before Big Game

Bobby Pragada
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Nov. 16, 2017
Stanford is favored to win Big Game once again. The Cardinal has been dominant at home with an average of 292.75 rushing yards per game. In last weekend’s victory against the top-10 Huskies, Bryce Love rushed for 166 yards. [RAHIM ULLAH/The Stanford Daily]

Football predictions: Stanford vs. Cal

The Daily Sports Staff
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Nov. 16, 2017
Stanford enters this weekend’s Big Game with a seven game win streak against the Bears and a huge win over the top-10 huskies last Friday. Head Coach David Shaw discusses the importance of focus entering the matchup with the Bears. After a stellar performance by KJ Costello last week, the team will look to his downfield accuracy and big-play ability to get ahead on the bears. [DON FERIA/ isiphotos.com]

Football refocuses for Big Game

King Jemison
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Nov. 14, 2017
DAVID BERNAL (isiphotos.com)

Hometown advantage: This is not Keller Chryst’s first Big Game

Kit Ramgopal
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Nov. 18, 2016
Sophomore running back Bryce Love forms the other half of Stanford's two-headed monster of a running back duo. Love scored his third career touchdown in last season's Big Game, on a 48-yard breakaway run. (CASEY VALENTINE/isiphotos.com)

Football looks for fourth straight win in 119th Big Game

Samuel Curry
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Nov. 18, 2016
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Mather: What Stanford football can learn from Cal (and vice versa)

Andrew Mather
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Nov. 16, 2016
Despite leaving last week's game at Oregon early, junior defensive lineman Solomon Thomas will provide key pressure against a potent Cal passing attack as the Cardinal look to extend defensive success in the last stretch of the season. (SAM GIRVIN/The Stanford Daily)

Football predictions: Stanford vs. Cal

The Daily Sports Staff
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Nov. 16, 2016
With his 389-yard all-purpose performance in the 118th Big Game, sophomore running back Christian McCaffrey (above) broke the old Stanford record set by Glyn Milburn almost exactly 25 years ago, in the 1990 Big Game. McCaffrey's big day spurred Stanford to a Big Game win and a Pac-12 North title. (SAM GIRVIN/The Stanford Daily)

By the numbers: Stanford vs. Cal

Neel Ramachandran
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Nov. 24, 2015
With his 389-yard all-purpose performance in the 118th Big Game, sophomore running back Christian McCaffrey (above) broke the old Stanford record set by Glyn Milburn almost exactly 25 years ago, in the 1990 Big Game. McCaffrey's big day spurred Stanford to a Big Game win and a Pac-12 North title. (SAM GIRVIN/The Stanford Daily)

Photo gallery: Big Game 2015

Sam Girvin
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Nov. 22, 2015
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