Notre Dame set to meet Stanford head coach Tavita Pritchard Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 10:48 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
No. 3 Notre Dame will face Stanford this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET. The Fighting Irish, currently undefeated at 5-0, come off a victory against North Carolina. Stanford, under first-year head coach Tavita Pritchard, holds a 2-3 record following a heavy loss to Wake Forest. Pritchard, who played for Stanford from 2006 to 2009, has never faced Notre Dame in coaching, but he previously played against the Irish, losing both encounters. Notre Dame has won the last three matchups against Stanford.
- •Notre Dame is 5-0 heading into the Stanford game.
- •Tavita Pritchard is in his first year as Stanford head coach.
- •Stanford's recent loss was a 57-3 defeat to Wake Forest.
- •Pritchard lost twice to Notre Dame as a player.
- •Notre Dame leads the all-time series 24-14 against Stanford.
- 10:48 PMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame to face Stanford head coach Tavita Pritchard for 1st time
"Notre Dame has had the upper hand in matchups against Stanford over the years. The Irish will face Cardinal coach Tavita Pritchard for the 1st time.
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