- Notre Dame–Stanford rivalry
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Notre Dame vs. Stanford 
Teams Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Stanford CardinalOriginated 1925 (Modern Series 1988) Series Notre Dame leads, 17–8 Current Champion Stanford Trophy Legends Trophy Notre Dame (17)
1925 1942 1964 1988
1989 1991 1993 1994
1998 2000 2002 2003
2004 2005 2006 2007
2008Stanford (8)
1963 1990 1992 1997
1999 2001 2009 2010The Notre Dame–Stanford rivalry is the college football rivalry between the University of Notre Dame and Stanford University. As of 2010, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Stanford Cardinal have met 25 times, beginning in 1925 (though the modern series began in 1988).[1] The Notre Dame – Stanford game alternates between being played at Notre Dame Stadium in even-numbered years and Stanford Stadium in odd-numbered years.
The Legends Trophy, an Irish crystal glass on a California redwood base awarded to the winner of the annual Notre Dame – Stanford football game, has resided at Stanford since 2009.
The winner of the game gains the Legends Trophy, an Irish crystal glass on a California redwood base.[1][2][3][4] The trophy was presented for the first time in 1989 by the Notre Dame Club of the San Francisco Bay Area.[1][5][6]
History
The series began on January 1, 1925 (the end of the 1924 season) when Notre Dame's Four Horsemen and head coach Knute Rockne faced Stanford's Ernie Nevers and head coach Pop Warner at the 1925 Rose Bowl.[7][8][9] Notre Dame's 27–10 victory earned their first-ever national championship and the first of four national titles to come via bowl victories.[1]
After the two teams' first meeting at the 1925 Rose Bowl, they did not play each other again until 1942.[7] They did not meet again until playing two games in 1963 and 1964. Those four games were the only games before the modern series began. Notre Dame and Stanford have played the modern series annually since 1988 (except in 1995 and 1996).[1]
Records
As of 2010, Notre Dame leads the series 17–8.[1] The Fighting Irish hold the longest win-streak in the series, with 7 wins from 2002–2008.[1][7] The Cardinal's back-to-back wins in 2009 and 2010 are the school's first consecutive victories.[1] Notre Dame is 10–3 at home while Stanford is 5–6 at home.[1][7] Notre Dame won the only game played at a neutral site at the 1925 Rose Bowl.[7]
Notre Dame victories are shaded ██ blue. Stanford victories are shaded ██ cardinal.
Date Away Team Home Team Location Series Lead Notes January 1, 1925 Notre Dame 27 Stanford 10 Rose Bowl ND 1–0 The first meeting of the series October 10, 1942 Stanford 0 Notre Dame 27 Notre Dame Stadium ND 2–0 The only shut out of the series[7] October 26, 1963 Notre Dame 14 Stanford 24 Stanford Stadium ND 2–1 Stanford's first win in the series October 24, 1964 Stanford 6 #2 Notre Dame 28 Notre Dame Stadium ND 3–1 #2 Notre Dame defeated unranked Stanford[10] October 1, 1988 Stanford 14 #5 Notre Dame 42 Notre Dame Stadium ND 4–1 The first meeting of the modern series
#5 Notre Dame defeated unranked Stanford[10]October 7, 1989 #1 Notre Dame 27 Stanford 17 Stanford Stadium ND 5–1 The start of a five-game streak in which the away team won[1]
#1 Notre Dame defeated unranked Stanford[7][10]October 6, 1990 Stanford 36 #1 Notre Dame 31 Notre Dame Stadium ND 5–2 Stanford's first win in the modern series
Unranked Stanford upset #1 Notre Dame[7][10]October 5, 1991 #8 Notre Dame 42 Stanford 26 Stanford Stadium ND 6–2 #8 Notre Dame defeated unranked Stanford[10] October 3, 1992 #18 Stanford 33 #6 Notre Dame 16 Notre Dame Stadium ND 6–3 #18 Stanford upset #6 Notre Dame
The only time both teams have been ranked entering the game[10]October 2, 1993 #4 Notre Dame 48 Stanford 20 Stanford Stadium ND 7–3 #4 Notre Dame defeated unranked Stanford[10] October 1, 1994 Stanford 15 #8 Notre Dame 34 Notre Dame Stadium ND 8–3 The start of a seven-game streak in which the home team won[1]
#8 Notre Dame defeated unranked Stanford[10]October 4, 1997 Notre Dame 15 #19 Stanford 33 Stanford Stadium ND 8–4 #19 Stanford defeated unranked Notre Dame[7][10] October 3, 1998 Stanford 17 #23 Notre Dame 35 Notre Dame Stadium ND 9–4 #23 Notre Dame defeated unranked Stanford[10] November 27, 1999 Notre Dame 37 Stanford 40 Stanford Stadium ND 9–5 October 7, 2000 Stanford 14 #25 Notre Dame 20 Notre Dame Stadium ND 10–5 #25 Notre Dame defeated unranked Stanford[10] November 24, 2001 Notre Dame 13 #13 Stanford 17 Stanford Stadium ND 10–6 #13 Stanford defeated unranked Notre Dame[7][10] October 5, 2002 Stanford 7 #9 Notre Dame 31 Notre Dame Stadium ND 11–6 The start of a seven-game winning streak for Notre Dame – the longest streak in the history of the series[1][7]
#9 Notre Dame defeated unranked Stanford[7][10]November 29, 2003 Notre Dame 57 Stanford 7 Stanford Stadium ND 12–6 The first victory for an away team since 1993[1]
The largest margin of victory in any single game of the series[7]October 9, 2004 Stanford 15 Notre Dame 23 Notre Dame Stadium ND 13–6 November 26, 2005 Notre Dame 38 Stanford 31 Stanford Stadium ND 14–6 October 7, 2006 Stanford 10 #12 Notre Dame 31 Notre Dame Stadium ND 15–6 #12 Notre Dame defeated unranked Stanford[10] November 24, 2007 Notre Dame 21 Stanford 14 Stanford Stadium ND 16–6 October 4, 2008 Stanford 21 Notre Dame 28 Notre Dame Stadium ND 17–6 November 28, 2009 Notre Dame 38 Stanford 45 Stanford Stadium ND 17–7 The first Stanford win since 2001
The third consecutive game in which the victorious team won by exactly 7 points[7]
Notre Dame fires Coach Charlie Weis two days later[11]September 25, 2010 #16 Stanford 37 Notre Dame 14 Notre Dame Stadium ND 17–8 Stanford's first back-to-back win in the series[1]
#16 Stanford defeated unranked Notre Dame
The largest margin of victory for Stanford in the seriesNovember 26, 2011 Notre Dame Stanford Stanford Stadium October 13, 2012 Stanford Notre Dame Notre Dame Stadium November 30, 2013 Notre Dame Stanford Stanford Stadium October 4, 2014 Stanford Notre Dame Notre Dame Stadium November 28, 2015 Notre Dame Stanford Stanford Stadium September 17, 2016 Stanford Notre Dame Notre Dame Stadium 2017 Notre Dame Stanford Stanford Stadium 2018 Stanford Notre Dame Notre Dame Stadium 2019 Notre Dame Stanford Stanford Stadium Source:[10][12] References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Stanford Game Notes". University of Notre Dame Official Athletics Site. http://www.und.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092510aae.html.
- ^ A picture of the Legends Trophy is available here.
- ^ "Notre Dame at Stanford". Sports Illustrated/CNN. 2001-11-24. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/college/previews/2001/11/24/sss_nnx/.
- ^ "College Football "Eithers": Rivalries Re-Loaded". Rogue Mentality. 2009-11-27. http://www.roguementality.com/post/259976361/eithers13.
- ^ Rick Eymer (2006-10-06). "Stanford hoping to survive a tough football trip to Notre Dame". Palo Alto Weekly. http://www.paloaltoonline.com/weekly/story.php?story_id=2984.
- ^ Associated Press (2007-11-24). "Cardinal, Irish look for positive finishes". San Mateo Daily Journal. http://smdailyjournal.com/article_preview.php?type=sports&title=Cardinal,%20Irish%20look%20for%20positive%20finishes&id=83747&eddate=11/24/2007.
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- ^ "Stanford-Notre Dame Series Extended Through 2019". Stanford University Athletics. May 19, 2011. http://www.gostanford.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/051911aaa.html.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish football Established 1887 · based in Notre Dame, IndianaThe University University of Notre Dame · Location: Notre Dame, Indiana · President: Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. · Athletic Director: Jack SwarbrickHead coaches Affiliation Stadiums Rivalries Culture Lore Four Horsemen · "Win One for the Gipper" · Notre Dame Box · Jeweled Shillelagh · "The Game of the Century" (1946) · "The Game of the Century" (1966) · "The Chicken Soup Game" · Catholics vs. Convicts · 1991 Orange Bowl · "The Game of the Century" (1993) · Holy War · Shamrock Classic · Ireland Trophy · The "Bush Push" · 2007 Navy vs. Notre Dame football game · Play Like A Champion TodayHeisman Trophy winners National championships (11) BCS berths (3) Seasons (123) 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s Stanford Cardinal football Teams 1892 • 1893 • 1894 • 1895 • 1896 • 1897 • 1898 • 1899 • 1900 • 1901 • 1902 • 1903 • 1904 • 1905 • 1906–1917 (rugby) • 1918 • 1919 • 1920 • 1921 • 1922 • 1923 • 1924 • 1925 • 1926 • 1927 • 1928 • 1929 • 1930 • 1931 • 1932 • 1933 • 1934 • 1935 • 1936 • 1937 • 1938 • 1939 • 1940 • 1941 • 1942 • 1943–1945 • 1946 • 1947 • 1948 • 1949 • 1950 • 1951 • 1952 • 1953 • 1954 • 1955 • 1956 • 1957 • 1958 • 1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011Rivalries Key personnel Head coach: David Shaw • Offensive coordinator: Pep Hamilton • Defensive coordinators: Derek Mason/Jason TarverBowl games 1902 Rose Bowl • 1925 Rose Bowl • 1927 Rose Bowl • 1928 Rose Bowl • 1934 Rose Bowl • 1935 Rose Bowl • 1936 Rose Bowl • 1941 Rose Bowl • 1952 Rose Bowl • 1971 Rose Bowl • 1972 Rose Bowl • 1977 Sun Bowl (December) • 1978 Bluebonnet Bowl • 1986 Gator Bowl • 1991 Aloha Bowl • 1993 Blockbuster Bowl • 1995 Liberty Bowl • 1996 Sun Bowl • 2000 Rose Bowl • 2009 Sun Bowl • 2011 Orange BowlProminent players Frankie Albert • Chris Burford • John Brodie • Toi Cook • Bill Corbus • John Elway • Hugh Gallarneau • Bobby Grayson • Bob "Bones" Hamilton • Vic Lindskog • James Lofton • Bill McColl • James "Monk" Moscrip • Darrin Nelson • Ernie Nevers •Jim Plunkett • Bob Reynolds • Jeff Siemon • Chuck Taylor • Tommy Vardell • Troy Walters • Bob Whitfield • Paul WigginCoaches Walter Camp • C. D. Bliss • Harry P. Cross • George H. Brooke • Burr Chamberlain • Fielding H. Yost • Charles Fickert • C. L. Clemans • Jimmy Lanagan • Bob Evans • C.E. Van Gent • Andrew Kerr • Glenn "Pop" Warner • C.E. Thornhill • Clark Shaughnessy • Marchmont Schwartz • Chuck Taylor • Jack Curtice • John Ralston • Jack Christiansen • Bill Walsh • Rod Dowhower • Paul Wiggin • Jack Elway • Dennis Green • Tyrone Willingham • Buddy Teevens • Walt Harris • Jim Harbaugh • David ShawAward winners Heisman Trophy: Jim Plunkett • Maxwell Award: Jim Plunkett • Chic Harley Award: Jim Plunkett • Walter Camp Award: Jim Plunkett • Sammy Baugh Trophy: Dick Norman, Guy Benjamin, Steve Dils, John Elway • Fred Biletnikoff Award: Troy Walters • Doak Walker Award: Toby Gerhart • Paul Hornung Award: Owen MarecicLore Stadium Football rivalry games of the Pacific-12 Conference Inside Pac-12 North DivisionApple Cup: Washington vs. Washington State • Big Game: California vs. Stanford • Oregon-Washington rivalry: Oregon vs. Washington • Civil War: Oregon vs. Oregon State
South DivisionColorado–Utah rivalry: Colorado vs. Utah • Territorial Cup: Arizona vs. Arizona State • Victory Bell: UCLA vs. USC
Outside Pac-12 Jeweled Shillelagh: USC vs. Notre Dame • Legends Trophy: Stanford vs. Notre Dame • Holy War: Utah vs. BYU • Battle of the Palouse: Washington State vs. Idaho • Rocky Mountain Showdown: Colorado vs. Colorado State
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