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Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Stanford Cardinal: 2025 Week 14 Recap

Irish defeat Cardinal 49–20 in Week 14

#28 L.Talich caught at 25 paced the box score as Irish closed out a 49–20 Week 14 finish.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 49 10-2 Winner
Final 49–20
Stanford Cardinal 20 4-8
Winner
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Final score
49–20
Halftime
Notre Dame Fighting Irish 30–3 Stanford Cardinal
Top passer
) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 C.Carr
FantasyHQ MVP
#28 L.Talich caught at 25

Top CFB performers · Irish

  • ) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 C.Carr 130.0 yds · +0.25 EPA/play +3.5 EPA
  • #28 L.Talich caught at 25 1 rec · 84.0 yds +9.3 EPA
  • #6 J.Faison caught at 23 1 rec · 54.0 yds +2.5 EPA

Top CFB performers · Cardinal

  • Shotgun #2 E.Brown 156.0 yds · +0.10 EPA/play +3.0 EPA
  • #86 S.Roush caught at 38 2 rec · 40.0 yds +1.8 EPA
  • #25 M.Brown caught at 20 2 rec · 19.0 yds +2.9 EPA

Quick answer

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Stanford Cardinal 49–20 in Week 14, 2025. Final score: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 49, Stanford Cardinal 20.

Game summary

Notre Dame Fighting Irish dominated Stanford Cardinal 49–20 in Week 14 of the 2025 season.

  • Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 11 plays.
  • Passing leader: ) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 C.Carr (Notre Dame) — 130.0 pass yds, +0.25 EPA/play.
  • Receiving leader: #86 S.Roush caught at 38 — 2 rec, 40.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Notre Dame (+0.152/play) vs Stanford (+0.145/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Notre Dame Fighting Irish12186649
Stanford Cardinal0331220

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

NDNotre Dame Fighting Irish
STANStanford Cardinal

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Notre Dame
    Q1TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Rushing touchdown

  2. Notre Dame
    Q1TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-0

    Rushing touchdown

  3. Notre Dame
    Q2TD
    #L#28 L.Talich caught at 25

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-0

    #28 L.Talich caught at 25 catch for a touchdown (84 yards)

  4. Notre Dame
    Q2TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-0

    Rushing touchdown

  5. Stanford
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 22
    Score
    24-3

    Field goal good from 39 yards

  6. Notre Dame
    Q2TD
    #J#24 J.Price caught at 08

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-3

    #24 J.Price caught at 08 catch for a touchdown (12 yards)

  7. Notre Dame
    Q3TD
    #J#6 J.Faison caught at 00

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-3

    #6 J.Faison caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (6 yards)

  8. Stanford
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 27
    Score
    36-6

    Field goal good from 44 yards

  9. Stanford
    Q4TD
    #B#11 B.Farrell caught at 00

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-12

    #11 B.Farrell caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (9 yards)

  10. Notre Dame
    Q4TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    42-12

    Rushing touchdown

  11. Stanford
    Q4TD
    #M#25 M.Brown caught at 00

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    42-18

    #25 M.Brown caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (3 yards)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

  • ) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 C.Carr (Notre Dame) — 130.0 yds · +0.25 EPA/play +3.55 EPA
  • Shotgun #2 E.Brown (Stanford) — 156.0 yds · +0.10 EPA/play +2.95 EPA
  • No Huddle-Shotgun #17 C.Mirer (Stanford) — 19.0 yds · +1.87 EPA/play +1.87 EPA

Receiving

  • #86 S.Roush caught at 38 (Stanford) — 2 rec · 40.0 yds +1.84 EPA
  • #25 M.Brown caught at 20 (Stanford) — 2 rec · 19.0 yds +2.86 EPA
  • #86 S.Roush thrown to 39 (Stanford) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.93 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 C.CarrNotre Dame1464.3%1300+0.25+3.55
Shotgun #2 E.BrownStanford3043.3%1560+0.10+2.95
No Huddle-Shotgun #17 C.MirerStanford1100.0%190+1.87+1.87
) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 E.BrownStanford366.7%200+0.50+1.51
#2 E.BrownStanford250.0%130+0.58+1.17
Shotgun #13 C.CarrNotre Dame1154.5%570+0.10+1.13

Team EPA comparison

StatNotre DameStanford
Plays7368
EPA / play+0.152+0.145
Total EPA+11.09+9.84
Success rate46.6%33.8%
Pass EPA / play+0.548+0.292
Rush EPA / play-0.234-0.065
Yards533315

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Notre Dame1166-4.96Rush TD
Q1Stanford34+1.28Punt
Q1Notre Dame1161+4.99Rush TD
Q1Stanford419-1.65Punt
Q1Notre Dame485+6.60Pass TD
Q2Stanford929-2.55Ended
Q2Notre Dame854+1.37Rush TD
Q2Stanford1034-2.05Field goal
Q2Notre Dame38-0.15Punt
Q2Stanford30-2.81Interception
Q2Notre Dame945+5.19Pass TD
Q2Stanford14-0.37Ended
Q3Stanford30-2.73Punt
Q3Notre Dame470+3.95Pass TD
Q3Stanford20-1.71Ended
Q3Notre Dame34-7.27Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · #28 L.Talich caught at 25 catch for a touchdown (84 yards) (+9.31 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Rush (1st & 10) (-5.7 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Stanford Cardinal · Kickoff (+5.33 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Stanford Cardinal · Shotgun #2 E.Brown pass to #25 M.Brown caught at 20 for 6 yards (3rd & 8) (+4.83 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Stanford Cardinal · Shotgun #2 E.Brown pass to #88 B.Blackburn caught at 33 for 14 yards (3rd & 2) (+4.73 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · #24 J.Price caught at 08 catch for a touchdown (12 yards) (+4.72 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · Shotgun #2 E.Brown pass to #0 C.High caught at 09 for 32 yards (3rd & 7) (+4.26 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Rushing touchdown (+3.84 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Notre Dame Fighting Irish controlled the final (49–20) in Week 14.
  • Passing edge: ) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 C.Carr (Notre Dame) — 130.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Notre Dame at 0.152 EPA/play.
  • Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Stanford Cardinal?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 49, Stanford Cardinal 20 in Week 14 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Stanford Cardinal?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish won with a final score of 49–20.

Where can I find the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Stanford Cardinal box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754614.

Who led Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Stanford Cardinal in passing?

) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 C.Carr (Notre Dame) led passers with 130.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Stanford Cardinal in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Entered 9-2 Now 10-2 W

Stanford Cardinal

Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L