Stanford schedule at a glance

SATURDAY, SEPT. 4 | 9 a.m. VS KANSAS STATE

Stanford finds itself in the Kickoff Classic against the Wildcats, who agreed to move the game from their campus to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Stanford’s most recent opener at a neutral site was a 62-7 win over Rice in Sydney, Australia, in 2017.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11 | 7:30 p.m. AT USC

After not meeting last year for the first time since 1945, the Trojans are back in their customary spot as Stanford’s conference opener.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 18 | 5 p.m.

AT VANDERBILT

The Cardinal’s opening three-week road trip ends with a new opponent – Stanford has never faced the Commodores, who went 0-9 last season.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 25 | TBA VS UCLA

The Cardinal returns to play at Stanford Stadium for only the second time in 23 months. It will be hard for this game to top last year’s double-overtime win over the Bruins.

SATURDAY. OCT. 2 | TBA

VS OREGON

Both teams hope to have their QB situation settled by the time Stanford opens division play against the reigning Pac-12 champions.

FRIDAY, OCT. 8 | 7:30 p.m. AT ARIZONA STATE

There will be a lot of attention on the sidelines after David Shaw ripped Arizona State for allegedly committing recruiting violations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SATURDAY, OCT. 16 | TBA AT WASHINGTON STATE

Stanford wasn’t sad to see Mike Leach go to Mississippi State after the Cougars won the last four games in this series. Last year’s game was canceled.

SATURDAY, OCT. 23 BYE

A much-needed breather for the Cardinal — the lone program in the country that will face only major-conference opponents (plus Notre Dame). And just two of the first seven are at home.

SATURDAY, OCT. 30 | TBA

VS WASHINGTON

In each of the last two seasons, the unranked Cardinal has upset Top 25 Washington teams. Will either team even be ranked this time?

FRIDAY. NOV. 5 | 7:30 p.m. VS UTAH

The physical Utes are not the ideal team to face on a short week. Utah has won 3 of 4 against Stanford since joining the Pac-12.

SATURDAY, NOV. 13 | TBA AT OREGON STATE

Stanford has won 11 straight over the Beavers, but the last two have been by a combined six points. This could be the year the Beavers finally break through.

SATURDAY, NOV. 20 | TBA

VS CAL

Despite not having the usual trappings, last year’s Big Game didn’t disappoint. The Cardinal regained the Axe after blocking an extra point in the final minute. Stanford is 10-1 vs. Cal since 2010, but the past two losses have come at home.

SATURDAY, NOV. 27 | TBA VS NOTRE DAME

Stanford may be in the spoiler role in its season finale if the Fighting Irish have a chance for a second straight playoff appearance.

Dates and times all subject to change.