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Stanford vs Notre Dame

Stanford visit Notre Dame in Week 6. The model favors Notre Dame by 38.6. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
1%
99%

Model win probability from SP+ ratings + home-field edge.

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
#112SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#5
#83FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#3
1335EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.2243
-Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.11.2%
StanfordNotre Damesolid = better, faded = trailing
What these metrics mean
SP+. SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.
FPI. FPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.
Elo. Elo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.
Title odds. De-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.
Off PPA. PPA (Predicted Points Added): the average point value each play adds. Higher is better for offense, lower for defense.
Success. Success rate: the share of plays that stay on schedule (roughly 50% of needed yards on 1st down, 70% on 2nd, 100% on 3rd/4th). Higher is better.
Explosive. Explosiveness: the average value of a team's successful plays, i.e. how big its good plays are when they hit.
Yards/game. Total yards gained per game.
Success allowed. How often the defense allows an on-schedule play (enough yards for the down). Lower is better.
Havoc. Havoc rate: the share of plays where the defense makes a tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception, or pass breakup.
Yards allowed. Total yards allowed per game. Lower is better.
Efficiency profile
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
Recent series
Notre Dame lead 7-4
Notre Dame have won the last 3
20152025
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2025
49-20
Notre Dame
at Stanford
2024
49-7
Notre Dame
at Notre Dame
2023
56-23
Notre Dame
at Stanford
2022
16-14
Stanford
at Notre Dame
2021
45-14
Notre Dame
at Stanford
2019
45-24
Notre Dame
at Stanford
2018
38-17
Notre Dame
at Notre Dame
2017
38-20
Stanford
at Stanford
2016
17-10
Stanford
at Notre Dame
2015
38-36
Stanford
at Stanford
2014
17-14
Notre Dame
at Notre Dame
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When do Stanford and Notre Dame play?

Week 6 of 2026, on Oct 10, 2026 at Notre Dame.

Who is favored?

The model projects Notre Dame by 38.6 (99% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

Notre Dame lead 7-4 over the meetings in our records.

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