The 2018 Stanford Cardinal football team represented Stanford University in the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cardinal were led by eighth-year head coach David Shaw. They played their home games at Stanford Stadium and were members of the North Division of the Pac-12 Conference.
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Sun Bowl champion | |
Sun Bowl, W 14–13 vs. Pittsburgh | |
Conference | Pac-12 Conference |
North Division | |
Record | 9–4 (6–3 Pac-12) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Tavita Pritchard (1st season) |
Offensive scheme | Multiple |
Defensive coordinator | Lance Anderson (5th season) |
Base defense | 3–4 |
Home stadium | Stanford Stadium |
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No. 13 Washington xy$ | 7 | – | 2 | 10 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 10 Washington State x | 7 | – | 2 | 11 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stanford | 6 | – | 3 | 9 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon | 5 | – | 4 | 9 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California | 4 | – | 5 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon State | 1 | – | 8 | 2 | – | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Utah xy | 6 | – | 3 | 9 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona State | 5 | – | 4 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
USC | 4 | – | 5 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona | 4 | – | 5 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
UCLA | 3 | – | 6 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado | 2 | – | 7 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Championship: Washington 10, Utah 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Stanford, coming off a 9–5 season and an appearance in the Pac-12 Championship Game in 2017, began the year ranked 13th in the preseason AP Poll. They won their first four games of the year, including wins over No. 17 USC and No. 20 Oregon, and rose to 7th in the polls. The Cardinal then lost four of their next five games, compiling losses to Notre Dame, Utah, Washington State, and Washington. After closing out the regular season with three straight wins, Stanford was third in the Pac-12 North with a conference record of 6–3. They were invited to the Sun Bowl, where they defeated ACC runner-up Pittsburgh to end the year at 9–4 overall.
Stanford's offense was led by junior quarterback K. J. Costello, who led the Pac-12 Conference in passer rating and finished in second in passing yards and touchdowns.[1] Wide receiver J. J. Arcega-Whiteside finished with 1,059 receiving yards and a Pac-12-leading 14 receiving touchdowns. Offensive tackle Walker Little was named first-team all-conference. On defense, cornerback Paulson Adebo led the team with four interceptions and 17 passes defended, and was also named first-team all-conference.
Recruiting
Position key
Recruits
The Cardinal signed a total of 14 recruits.
Preseason
Award watch lists
Listed in the order that they were released
Award | Player | Position | Year |
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Lott Trophy[2] | Bobby Okereke | LB | SR |
Rimington Trophy[3] | Jesse Burkett | C | SR |
Chuck Bednarik Award[4] | Alijah Holder | CB | SR |
Bobby Okereke | LB | SR | |
Maxwell Award[5] | K. J. Costello | QB | SO |
Bryce Love | RB | SR | |
Doak Walker Award[6] | Bryce Love | RB | JR |
Fred Biletnikoff Award[7] | J. J. Arcega-Whiteside | WR | SR |
John Mackey Award[8] | Kaden Smith | TE | SO |
Butkus Award[9] | Bobby Okereke | LB | SR |
Outland Trophy[10] | Jesse Burkett | C | SR |
Nate Herbig | G | JR | |
Lou Groza Award[11] | Jet Toner | K | JR |
Ray Guy Award[12] | Jake Bailey | P | SR |
Wuerffel Trophy[13] | Alameen Murphy | DB | SR |
Walter Camp Award[14] | Bryce Love | RB | SR |
Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award[15] | Kaden Smith | TE | JR |
Pac-12 media days
The 2018 Pac-12 media days are set for July 25, 2018 in Hollywood, California. David Shaw (HC), J. J. Arcega-Whiteside (WR) & Alijah Holder (CB) at Pac-12 media days. The Pac-12 media poll was released with the Cardinal predicted to finish in second place at Pac-12 North division.[16]
Media poll (North) | ||
Predicted finish | Team | Votes (1st place) |
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1 | Washington | 249 (40) |
2 | Stanford | 198 (2) |
3 | Oregon | 178 (2) |
4 | California | 108 |
5 | Washington State | 98 |
6 | Oregon State | 45 |
Schedule
Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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August 31 | 6:00 p.m. | San Diego State* | No. 13 | FS1 | W 31–10 | 40,913 | |
September 8 | 5:30 p.m. | No. 17 USC | No. 10 |
| FOX | W 17–3 | 42,856 |
September 15 | 11:00 a.m. | No. 23 (FCS) UC Davis* | No. 9 |
| P12N | W 30–10 | 31,772 |
September 22 | 5:00 p.m. | at No. 20 Oregon | No. 7 | ABC | W 38–31 OT | 58,453 | |
September 29 | 4:30 p.m. | at No. 8 Notre Dame* | No. 7 | NBC | L 17–38 | 77,622 | |
October 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Utah | No. 14 |
| ESPN | L 21–40 | 37,244 |
October 18 | 6:00 p.m. | at Arizona State | ESPN | W 20–13 | 42,946 | ||
October 27 | 4:00 p.m. | No. 14 Washington State | No. 24 |
| P12N | L 38–41 | 39,596 |
November 3 | 6:00 p.m. | at Washington | P12N | L 23–27 | 69,690 | ||
November 10 | 6:00 p.m. | Oregon State |
| P12N | W 48–17 | 34,671 | |
November 24 | 12:00 p.m. | at UCLA | P12N | W 49–42 | 38,391 | ||
December 1[a 1] | 12:30 p.m. | at California | P12N | W 23–13 | 57,858 | ||
December 31 | 11:00 a.m. | vs. Pittsburgh* | CBS | W 14–13 | 40,680 | ||
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Personnel
Coaching staff
Name | Position | Stanford years | Alma mater |
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David Shaw | Head coach | 12th | Stanford (1994) |
Lance Anderson | Defensive coordinator / outside linebackers coach | 12th | Idaho State (1996) |
Tavita Pritchard | Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks | 6th | Stanford (2009) |
Pete Alamar | Special teams coordinator | 5th | Cal Lutheran (1983) |
Ron Gould | Running backs coach | 2nd | Oregon (1987) |
Morgan Turner | Tight ends coach | 6th | Illinois (2009) |
Kevin Carberry | Offensive line coach | 1st | Ohio (2005) |
Bobby Kennedy | Wide receivers coach | 1st | Northern Colorado (1989) |
Duane Akina | Defensive backs coach | 5th | Washington (1979) |
Peter Hansen | Inside linebackers coach | 5th | Arizona (2001) |
Diron Reynolds | Defensive linemen coach | 2nd | Wake Forest (1994) |
Roster
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Quarterback
Running back
Fullback
Wide receiver
Tight end
Placekicker
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Long snapper
Punter
Defensive linemen
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Cornerback
Safety
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Game summaries
San Diego State
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Aztecs | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
No. 13 Cardinal | 0 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 31 |
at Stanford Stadium • Stanford, California
- Date: August 31, 2018
- Game time: 6:00 p.m.
- Game attendance: 40,913
- Referee: Brandon Cruse
- TV: FS1
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USC
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 17 Trojans | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
No. 10 Cardinal | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
at Stanford Stadium • Stanford, California
- Date: September 8, 2018
- Game time: 5:30 p.m.
- Game attendance: 42,856
- TV: FOX
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UC Davis
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 23 (FCS) Aggies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
No. 10 Cardinal | 0 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 30 |
at Stanford Stadium • Stanford, California
- Date: September 15, 2018
- Game time: 2:00 p.m.
- Game attendance: 31,722
- TV: Pac-12 Network
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At Oregon
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
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No. 7 Cardinal | 0 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 38 |
No. 20 Ducks | 7 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
at Autzen Stadium • Eugene, Oregon
- Date: September 22, 2018
- Game time: 5:00 p.m.
- Game attendance: 58,453
- TV: ABC
Game information |
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Late in the 3rd quarter, Oregon led 24–7 and had a 1st & Goal at the Stanford 1-yard line. An ensuing fumble returned for a touchdown by the Stanford defense sparked an epic comeback where the Cardinal were able to win in overtime.
At Notre Dame
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 7 Cardinal | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
No. 8 Fighting Irish | 14 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 38 |
at Notre Dame Stadium • Notre Dame, Indiana
- Date: September 29, 2018
- Game time: 7:30 p.m.
- Game attendance: 77,622
- TV: NBC
Game information |
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Utah
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Utes | 7 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 40 |
No. 14 Cardinal | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 21 |
at Stanford Stadium • Stanford, California
- Date: October 6, 2018
- Game time: 7:30 p.m.
- Game attendance: 37,244
- TV: ESPN
Game information |
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Starting running back Bryce Love sat the game out due to an ankle injury.
At Arizona State
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Cardinal | 0 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 20 |
Sun Devils | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 |
at Sun Devil Stadium • Tempe, Arizona
- Date: October 18, 2018
- Game time: 6:00 p.m.
- Game attendance: 65,870
- TV: ESPN
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Washington State
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 14 Cougars | 14 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 41 |
No. 24 Cardinal | 14 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 38 |
at Stanford Stadium • Stanford, California
- Date: October 27, 2018
- Game time: 4:00 p.m.
- Game attendance: 39,596
- TV: Pac-12 Network
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At Washington
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Cardinal | 0 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 23 |
Huskies | 14 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 27 |
at Husky Stadium • Seattle, Washington
- Date: November 3, 2018
- Game time: 6:00 p.m.
- Game attendance: 69,690
- TV: Pac-12 Network
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Oregon State
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Beavers | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Cardinal | 13 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 48 |
at Stanford Stadium • Stanford, California
- Date: November 10, 2018
- Game time: 6:00 p.m.
- Game attendance: 34,671
Game information |
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Stanford beat Oregon State on a smoky night caused by the Camp Fire. The Air Quality Index was close to 150, which qualified as "Dangerous".
At UCLA
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Cardinal | 10 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 49 |
Bruins | 6 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 42 |
at Rose Bowl • Pasadena, California
- Date: November 24, 2018
- Game time: 12:00 p.m.
- Game attendance: 38,391
- TV: Pac-12 Network
Game information |
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At California
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Cardinal | 10 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 23 |
Golden Bears | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 13 |
at California Memorial Stadium • Berkeley, California
- Date: December 1, 2018
- Game time: 12:00 p.m.
- Game weather: Clear • 52°F • Wind 12 WNW
- Game attendance: 57,857
- Referee: Steve Strimling
- TV: Pac-12 Network
- Stanford Football
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The 121st installment of the Big Game was delayed due to unhealthy air quality caused by the Camp Fire. It was only the second time in 27 years that both teams had 7 or more wins. The Cardinal quickly jumped out to a 10–0 start and never looked back. From there, the game was mostly a defensive struggle as cornerback Paulson Adebo intercepted two passes from Cal's Chase Garbers. As a result of this game, Stanford extended its winning streak to 9 games, the longest by either team in the series.
Vs. Pittsburgh (Sun Bowl)
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Cardinal | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
Panthers | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
at Sun Bowl • El Paso, Texas
- Date: December 31, 2018
- Game time: 12:00 p.m.
- Game attendance: 40,680
- TV: CBS
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Rankings
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Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | Final |
AP | 13 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 14 | RV | RV | 24 | RV | — | RV | RV | RV | RV | RV |
Coaches | 13 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 24 | 24 | 23 | RV | — | — | RV | RV | RV | RV |
CFP | Not released | — | — | — | — | — | — | Not released |
Players drafted into the NFL
Round | Pick | Player | Position | NFL club |
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2 | 57 | J. J. Arcega-Whiteside | WR | Philadelphia Eagles |
3 | 89 | Bobby Okereke | LB | Indianapolis Colts |
4 | 112 | Bryce Love | RB | Washington Redskins |
5 | 163 | Jake Bailey | P | New England Patriots |
6 | 176 | Kaden Smith | TE | San Francisco 49ers |