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Stanford falls to 2-4 after a crushing 58-7 loss to No. 3 Notre Dame, where CJ Carr threw for 181 yards and Jonaz Walton scored on a historic 97-yard run. Davis Warren struggled with 144 passing yards and an interception as pass protection collapsed. Now, the Cardinal face Elon Phoenix in a critical Week 7 matchup.

Key players discussed include quarterback Davis Warren, running back Micah Ford, receiver Caden High, linebacker Sam Mattingly, and tight end Benji Blackburn. The hosts analyze the failure of the offensive line, the defensive gaps that allowed big plays, and the need for improved tackling and assignment discipline against the FCS opponent.

Topics covered include the impact of Jonaz Walton’s record-breaking run, the stability of the kicking game despite the loss, roster depth among quarterbacks and receivers, and whether Stanford can avoid further pitfalls. The episode provides a tactical breakdown of how to stabilize the offense and defend against Elon's speed.

In this episode: Notre Dame Fallout & Defensive Breakdown · Roster Depth & Injury Update · Keys to Victory vs Elon.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/cfb/stan/2026-10-17/transcript.html

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