Notre Dame football dominates Stanford with 58-7 victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 10:46 PM

Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Notre Dame football dominates Stanford with 58-7 victory
Summary

Notre Dame football, ranked third, defeated unranked Stanford 58-7 on October 10 at Notre Dame Stadium, improving its record to 6-0. The Irish took control early, forcing a turnover on Stanford's first series and quickly building a lead they never relinquished. Notable performances included Jonaz Walton's 97-yard touchdown run and Aneyas Williams' 70-yard scoring reception, marking the first time since 1993 that Notre Dame achieved two touchdowns of 70-plus yards in the same game. The Irish's defense also stood out, forcing turnovers and allowing minimal scoring chances for Stanford, who fell to 2-4 with this latest loss.

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  • •Notre Dame improves to 6-0; Stanford drops to 2-4.
  • •Jonaz Walton had a 97-yard touchdown run.
  • •Aneyas Williams recorded a 70-yard touchdown reception.
  • •Notre Dame's defense forced multiple turnovers.
  • •Next game for Notre Dame is against BYU.
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  • 10:46 PMYahoo Sports — Strong marks across the board for Notre Dame football vs. Stanford
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The Irish (6-0) needed one play to force their first turnover and four more to take a lead they would not relinquish against Stanford.

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