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The fate of the 2020 season rests largely in the hands of senior quarterback Davis Mills (above). The football season kicks off in just 16 days at Autzen Stadium. (Photo: AL CHANG/Stanford Athletics)

King’s Keys: Recipe for success

King Jemison
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Oct. 29, 2020
Football
Last year, Stanford fell to Notre Dame, 45-24, at Stanford Stadium, but due to COVID-19 the storied rivalry for the Legends Trophy will not take place this year.(PHOTO: Grant Shorin/isiphotos.com

Abbreviated Pac-12 football schedule to kick off in 35 days

Cybele Zhang and Jeremy Rubin
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Oct. 3, 2020
Football
In his fifth career start and first in the Big Game, junior quarterback Davis Mills (#15 above) completed 26-of-35 passes for 285 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Despite his efforts, Cal handed the Cardinal a 24-20 loss at the 122nd Big Game on Saturday. (Photo: SAM GIRVIN/The Stanford Daily)

Chase Garbers’ run snaps 9-year Stanford streak with the Axe

Daniel Martinez-Krams
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Nov. 23, 2019
Football
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Behind Enemy Lines: Big Game Edition

The Daily Sports Staff
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Nov. 23, 2019
Football
Junior quarterback Davis Mills (above) will be playing in his first career Big Game the week after breaking a 21-year record for program passing yards in a game. (BOB DREBIN/isiphotos.com)

A date with Cal to salvage the season

Daniel Martinez-Krams
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Nov. 22, 2019
Football
The Stanford football team carries the Axe out to midfield after their 2018 Big Game victory at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley. Cal's stadium has been home to many iconic moments, including "The Play" in 1982. (Photo: BOB DREBIN/ISI Photos)

From fan to field: Growing up with the Big Game

Daniel Martinez-Krams
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Nov. 22, 2019
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
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Mather: Emotional Pac-12 power rankings, part 2

Andrew Mather
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Jan. 24, 2017
Senior quarterback Ryan Burns (center) takes a snap during Stanford's 10-5 loss to Colorado, in which the Cardinal had an anemic offensive performance. (RYAN JAE/The Stanford Daily)

Spelfogel: The joy of a touchdown

Michael Spelfogel
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Oct. 25, 2016
Last year, Christian McCaffrey rushed for 300 all-purpose yards against Washington as the Cardinal won 31-14. This year, the teams will meet in a battle of the unbeaten to determine who is favored in the Pac-12 North. (RAGHAV MEHROTRA/The Stanford Daily)

Spelfogel: Next week will provide clarity to murky Playoff picture

Michael Spelfogel
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Sept. 27, 2016
Football
(SAM GIRVIN/ The Stanford Daily)

Brennan Scarlett signs with Houston after going undrafted

Neel Ramachandran
  •  
May 2, 2016
Sports
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Shi: Hot takes from around the country

Winston Shi
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Jan. 20, 2016
Corvallis, Or - Saturday October 26, 2013: The Stanford football team plays the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium.

Road to the Roses: Stanford

Michael Peterson
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Dec. 30, 2015
Sports
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Spelfogel: The new Big Game

Michael Spelfogel
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Nov. 30, 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)

By the numbers: Stanford vs. Cal

Neel Ramachandran
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Nov. 24, 2015
In the absence of Ronnie Harris, senior linebacker Blake Martinez (right) will lead Stanford against the Bear Raid offense that posted 760 yards of total offense last week against Oregon State. (SAM GIRVIN/The Stanford Daily)

Cardinal look to put Oregon loss behind them, beat Cal to keep Axe, clinch Pac-12 North

Do-Hyoung Park
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Nov. 20, 2015
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Predictions: The 118th Big Game

The Daily Sports Staff
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Nov. 20, 2015
FIfth-year senior defensive lineman Brennan Scarlett (center), a graduate transfer from Cal, is having a career year at Stanford, recording 5.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. (DAVID BERNAL/stanfordphoto.com)

Hello from the other side: Brennan Scarlett faces old Cal team in 118th Big Game

Do-Hyoung Park
  •  
Nov. 20, 2015
Stanford, CA - October 25, 2015: Alameen Murphy during the Stanford vs University of Washington football game at Stanford Stadium. The Cardinal defeated the Huskies 31-14.

Behind enemy lines: Stanford vs. California

Do-Hyoung Park
  •  
Nov. 19, 2015
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Park: Oregon loss a reminder of how far Stanford football has come

Do-Hyoung Park
  •  
Nov. 16, 2015
The Stanford Daily

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