"Stanford was powerless to stop a Notre Dame team that needed to impress the College Football Playoff selection committee. The ninth-ranked Fighting Irish scored the first 28 points and beat the Cardinal 49-20 Saturday night at Stanford Stadium. It was the 10th straight win for Notre Dame (10-2), which scored an 84-yard touchdown on a fake punt and was still throwing in the final minute in a bid to strengthen its CFP resume."
"Stanford wide receiver Marcus Brown, center, is tackled by Notre Dame safety Jalen Stroman, left, and linebacker Drayk Bowen during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez) Heisman Trophy candidate Jeremiah Love, who was in the top 3 in the FBS in rushing yards and touchdowns, was injured in the first half and finished with 66 yards and a TD on 14 carries."
"Micah Ford, who ran for 150 yards in Stanford's Big Game win over Cal last week, did not play after injuring his hand this week in practice. Redshirt freshman quarterback Elijah Brown, making his third start of the season, completed 18 of 37 passes for 204 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Charlie Mirer, playing at Stanford for the final time, threw a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter against the alma mater of his father, former NFL quarterback Rick Mire"
Notre Dame defeated Stanford 49-20, scoring the first 28 points and recording its 10th consecutive victory. Notre Dame produced an 84-yard touchdown on a fake punt and continued aggressive passing late to bolster its CFP case. Stanford suffered an early loss of Heisman candidate Jeremiah Love, who finished with 66 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries after a first-half injury. Stanford completed the season 4-8 under interim coach Frank Reich and announced Tavita Pritchard as the next head coach. Micah Ford missed the game with a hand injury. Elijah Brown completed 18 of 37 passes for 204 yards, one touchdown and one interception, and Charlie Mirer threw a fourth-quarter touchdown.
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