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Stanford names Michigan transfer Davis Warren as QB1 for opener against Hawaii

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 5:09 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Stanford names Michigan transfer Davis Warren as QB1 for opener against Hawaii
Summary

Stanford football will start its 2026 season with Davis Warren, a transfer from Michigan, as its quarterback. Head coach Tavita Pritchard announced Warren's position ahead of the Week 0 matchup against Hawaii on August 29. Warren, who served as a backup for two seasons at Michigan, completed 64.1% of his passes in 2024 but did not play in 2025. The Cardinal seeks to improve after failing to reach a bowl game since 2018. Following the opener, Stanford will face preseason No. 7 Miami on September 4.

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  • •Davis Warren announced as starting quarterback for Stanford's 2026 season.
  • •Stanford will play Hawaii in Week 0 on August 29.
  • •Warren completed 1,199 yards with seven touchdowns in 2024.
  • •The Cardinal has not reached a bowl game since 2018.
  • •Stanford will host Miami in Week 1 on September 4.
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  • 5:09 AMYahoo Sports — Stanford football news: Michigan transfer named QB1 for Week 0 vs. Hawaii
What they're saying
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Stanford is under a lot of pressure to succeed in 2026, and the Cardinal will be leaning on a former Michigan QB to open the year.

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