Stanford names Davis Warren starting quarterback for 2026 season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:15 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Stanford has named Davis Warren as its starting quarterback for the upcoming season, which opens on August 29 against Hawaii. Warren, a transfer from Michigan, was a starter for nine games in 2024 and missed last season due to a knee injury. He emerged as the starter after the Cardinal's quarterback competition under new head coach Tavita Pritchard. Warren has demonstrated a strong passion for football and advanced preparation techniques, which Pritchard noted in his announcement. Overcoming significant health challenges, including a leukemia diagnosis in high school, adds to Warren's compelling story as he heads into this role.
- •Stanford opens its season on August 29 against Hawaii.
- •Davis Warren previously started for Michigan, winning key games in 2024.
- •Warren was sidelined last season due to a knee injury.
- •Tavita Pritchard is entering his first season as Stanford's head coach.
- •Warren's journey includes overcoming leukemia during high school.
- 3:58 AMESPN NCAAF — Ex-Michigan QB Warren named Stanford starter
- 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — Stanford Names Davis Warren Starting QB vs. Hawaii
- 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — Stanford names Michigan transfer Davis Warres as starting quarterback
"Former Michigan quarterback Davis Warren has been named the starting quarterback for Stanford to begin the first season under new coach Tavita Pritchard. Warren started nine games for Michigan in 2024 before sitting out last season recovering from surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right knee.
"Stanford has named Davis Warren, a transfer from Michigan, as its starting quarterback to open the 2026 season.
"Stanford has made it official, as Davis Warren will be under center for the Cardinal on August 29.
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External links- ESPN NCAAFAug 19, 2026, 3:58 AMEx-Michigan QB Warren named Stanford starter
Stanford has named Davis Warren, a transfer from Michigan, as its starting quarterback to open the 2026 season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 3:56 AMStanford Names Davis Warren Starting QB vs. Hawaii
Stanford has made it official, as Davis Warren will be under center for the Cardinal on August 29.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 2:58 AMStanford names Michigan transfer Davis Warres as starting quarterback
Former Michigan quarterback Davis Warren has been named the starting quarterback for Stanford to begin the first season under new coach Tavita Pritchard. Warren started nine games for Michigan in 2024 before sitting out last season recovering from surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right knee.
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