Stanford football seeks accountability and focus before Notre Dame matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 1:33 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Stanford football, coming off a 57-3 loss to Wake Forest, prepares for a challenging road game against No. 3 Notre Dame on Saturday. Head coach Tavita Pritchard emphasized the need for both the coaching staff and players to maintain focus and accountability to improve on recent performances. He noted that Stanford's recent struggles, including scoring only 49 yards on the ground against Wake Forest, highlight the importance of a strong run game against a top contender like Notre Dame. Pritchard is urging his team to lock in for all four quarters in order to remain competitive.
- •Stanford holds a 2-3 record after the loss to Wake Forest.
- •Coach Tavita Pritchard focuses on accountability for staff and players.
- •Stanford's rushing attack is struggling, with only 49 yards last game.
- •The Cardinal face No. 3 Notre Dame, a national title contender, this week.
- •Pritchard calls for extreme focus and execution for the upcoming matchup.
- 1:33 AMYahoo Sports — Pritchard Wants Focus, Accountability Ahead of Stanford's Matchup with No. 3 Notre Dame
"After a 57-3 loss to Wake Forest, Cardinal coach Tavita Pritchard put the coaching staff on the hook first and called for sharper focus.
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