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Stanford football features Jerod Smith II in 99-day countdown to kickoff

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 9:18 PM

Last updated May 30, 2026

Stanford football features Jerod Smith II in 99-day countdown to kickoff
Summary

Stanford University is launching its ‘Cardinal Countdown’ with 99 days remaining until the football season kickoff. Highlighted in this announcement is Jerod Smith II, a junior defensive lineman from Corbin, Kentucky, who stands 6’4” and weighs 270 pounds. Smith's selection reflects the team's focus on building recruiting relationships and utilizing the transfer portal effectively. As the countdown progresses, Stanford aims to build momentum leading into the season starting in September.

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  • •Jerod Smith II is a junior defensive lineman for Stanford.
  • •Countdown starts with 99 days until football season kickoff.
  • •Smith embodies the team's focus on transfer portal success.
  • •Recruiting relationships are central to Stanford's strategy.
  • •Kickoff is scheduled for September.
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  • 9:18 PMYahoo Sports — ‘The Cardinal Countdown: 99 Days Until Kickoff’
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JEROD SMITH II #99 Height: 6’4” Weight: 270lb Position: DL Class: Junior Hometown: Corbin, KY Summary: Not sure we could have picked a better player to kick off the ‘Countdown Season’ than Jerod Smith II. Not only does he encompass the staff fully embarrassing the transfer portal, he also highlights the recruiting relationships being built […]

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