# Stanford Cardinal football season performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/stanford-cardinal-football-season-performance
> Updated: 2026-10-24T06:11:56.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

During the 2026 season, Stanford quarterback Davis Warren led the Cardinal to consecutive victories in close contests. 

In late September, Stanford secured a 34-27 comeback win against Georgia Tech. After trailing 20-10 in the second quarter, the team scored on three consecutive second-half drives, supported by Warren’s career-high 396 passing yards and three touchdowns. Georgia Tech was noted for struggling to contain the passing attack and committing 12 penalties.

In late October, Stanford defeated NC State 31-28, bringing their Atlantic Coast Conference record to 4-4. Warren recorded a career-high four touchdown passes during the game. Despite a late comeback attempt by the Wolfpack, Stanford secured the win by recovering an onside kick in the final minutes.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Stanford defeats NC State 31-28 led by Davis Warren

Davis Warren threw four touchdown passes as Stanford defeated NC State 31-28, recovering a late onside kick to secure the victory.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stanford-defeats-nc-state-31-28-led-by-davis-warren

### 2026-09-27: Stanford overcomes Georgia Tech 34-27 behind Davis Warren

Davis Warren threw for 396 yards and three touchdowns to lead Stanford in a 34-27 comeback win against Georgia Tech.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stanford-overcomes-georgia-tech-34-27-behind-davis-warren

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