- Matchup: Stanford Cardinal vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Venue: Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, IN
- Broadcast: NBC
- Betting Odds/Point Spread: Fighting Irish favored by (-38.0)
- Over/Under Total: 53.5 points
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The Stanford Cardinal (2-3) are set to clash with the undefeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish (5-0) at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The Fighting Irish are currently 38-point favorites, with an over/under line of 53.5 points.
Entering this game, the Stanford Cardinal holds a record of 2-3 for the season. In their most recent match, they faced the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, suffering a heavy defeat with a final score of 57-3. On defense, the Cardinal allowed 197 rushing yards on 37 attempts, yielding an average of 5.3 yards per carry. In pass defense, they permitted 22 completions on 30 attempts for a total of 322 yards, giving them a completion rate of 73.3%. Overall, Stanford managed 67 plays for just 197 yards, while their rushing attack consisted of 34 carries for only 49 yards, averaging 1.4 yards per carry.
This season, the Cardinal have amassed a total of 1,683 yards. In terms of scoring, Stanford has achieved five passing touchdowns and four rushing touchdowns, while committing two turnovers. The team has recorded 88 first downs and incurred 37 penalties for a total of 303 yards. Their rushing average is low at 88.8 yards per game, placing them 135th in Division 1. On offense, the Stanford Cardinal average merely 17.4 points per game.
Defensively, the Cardinal have conceded 1,499 passing yards, ranking 137th nationally, allowing an average of 299.8 yards per game with a completion percentage against of 68.5%. Overall, they yield an average of 458.8 yards per game, positioning themselves at 134th in college football. They have given up 12 passing touchdowns and 14 rushing touchdowns. Opponents are averaging 4.7 yards per carry and 159.0 yards rushing per game, totaling 795 rushing yards allowed over five games. Stanford’s defense is currently 133rd in the nation, allowing 38.2 points per game.
The Fighting Irish enter this matchup with a perfect record of 5-0 this season. In their last game, they secured a victory against the North Carolina Tar Heels with a score of 37-26. Notre Dame tallied 475 yards on 74 plays, averaging 6.4 yards per snap. Their rushing offense achieved 5.4 yards per carry, racking up 241 yards on 45 attempts. Defensively, the Irish allowed 23 rushing attempts for 77 yards, averaging 3.3 yards per carry. Their pass defense held opponents to a completion percentage of 60.7%, surrendering 208 yards on 17 of 28 passing attempts.
On average, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish accumulate 428.4 yards per game, ranking 46th in college football. Their offense has committed 138 yards in penalties across 14 infractions, ranking 138th in D-1. They average 161.6 rushing yards per game, totaling 808 rushing yards for the season. The Irish have thrown one interception with no fumbles lost and secured 109 first downs. On the scoring front, Notre Dame stands 15th nationally, averaging 41.2 points per game. This season, they have passed for 1,334 yards, averaging 266.8 passing yards per game, placing them 38th in Division 1.
Defensively, Notre Dame has allowed 292 rushing yards (58.4 yards per game) and one rushing touchdown this season. They have given up five passing touchdowns and average 158.0 yards allowed per game, ranking 14th in the nation. To date, they have allowed 59 points, with their defense recovering six fumbles and making five interceptions. The Fighting Irish defense has participated in 271 plays, ranking them 21st in the country, and they allow an average of just 11.8 points per game, putting them 7th overall in college football.
Who will secure the victory in this Cardinal vs. Fighting Irish college football showdown against the spread?
Selection: Bet on the Fighting Irish -38.0
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