Stanford beats Notre Dame 16-14 for first FBS win in year
Associated PressThe AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — Tanner McKee passed for 288 yards, Casey Filkins scored a touchdown and Joshua Karty kicked three field goals as Stanford ended an 11-game losing streak against FBS opponents, beating Notre Dame 16-14 on Saturday night. “You can’t take a sack in a two-minute operation.” NUMBERS Notre Dame hasn’t scored a touchdown in the first quarter in six games this season and has been outscored 27-6.. Stanford ended a three-game losing streak to the Irish to claim the Legends Trophy. “Not just kept them out of the end zone, not just a shutout, but getting off the field on third downs, getting in the quarterback’s face, getting pressure on the quarterback, rallying in the running game.” THE TAKEAWAY Stanford: The Cardinal, who suffered a crushing last-minute defeat against Oregon State a week ago after leading 24-10 heading into the fourth quarter, struggled, but managed to hold on. Notre Dame:: The Irish couldn’t execute when they needed and repeatedly let Stanford get extra yards.