Leonard throws 3 TD passes and runs for another score as No. 11 Notre Dame beats Stanford 49-7
— Riley Leonard threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead No. 11 Notre Dame to a 49-7 win over Stanford on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Stanford Cardinal
7
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
49
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAN | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| ND | 7 | 14 | 21 | 7 | 49 |
Notre Dame Stadium · 77,622 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ Louisville Cardinals | L 24-52 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | vs NC State Wolfpack | W 31-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Elon Phoenix | W 34-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish | L 7-58 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Wake Forest Demon Deacons | L 3-57 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 9:17 7-49
Aneyas Williams 19 Yd Run (Marcello Diomede Kick)
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Touchdown 1:29 7-42
Eli Raridon 5 Yd pass from Riley Leonard (Zac Yoakam Kick)
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Touchdown 6:49 7-35
Jeremiyah Love 39 Yd Run (Zac Yoakam Kick)
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Touchdown 12:12 7-28
Jadarian Price 16 Yd Run (Zac Yoakam Kick)
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Touchdown 1:11 7-21
Kris Mitchell 5 Yd pass from Riley Leonard (Zac Yoakam Kick)
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Touchdown 7:46 7-14
Jayden Thomas 15 Yd pass from Riley Leonard (Zac Yoakam Kick)
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Touchdown 1:27 7-7
Riley Leonard 6 Yd Run (Mitch Jeter Kick)
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Touchdown 6:49 7-0
Justin Lamson 1 Yd Run (Emmet Kenney Kick)
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ND
9 plays, 45 yards, 4:46 · End of Game
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STAN 4:46
8 plays, 28 yards, 4:30 · Downs
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ND 9:17
11 plays, 60 yards, 5:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:17 7-49
Aneyas Williams 19 Yd Run (Marcello Diomede Kick)
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STAN 14:42
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:47 · Punt
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ND 1:29
5 plays, 64 yards, 2:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:29 7-42
Eli Raridon 5 Yd pass from Riley Leonard (Zac Yoakam Kick)
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STAN 4:06
5 plays, -1 yard, 2:43 · Punt
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ND 6:49
4 plays, 83 yards, 1:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:49 7-35
Jeremiyah Love 39 Yd Run (Zac Yoakam Kick)
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STAN 8:12
6 plays, 12 yards, 4:00 · Punt
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ND 12:12
2 plays, 17 yards, 0:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:12 7-28
Jadarian Price 16 Yd Run (Zac Yoakam Kick)
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STAN 12:52
6 plays, 29 yards, 2:04 · Fumble
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STAN
5 plays, 42 yards, 1:11 · End of Half
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ND 1:11
9 plays, 56 yards, 2:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:11 7-21
Kris Mitchell 5 Yd pass from Riley Leonard (Zac Yoakam Kick)
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STAN 3:48
4 plays, 7 yards, 2:10 · Downs
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ND 6:06
1 play, 16 yards, 0:02 · Fumble
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STAN 6:06
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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ND 7:46
7 plays, 52 yards, 3:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:46 7-14
Jayden Thomas 15 Yd pass from Riley Leonard (Zac Yoakam Kick)
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STAN 11:07
10 plays, 22 yards, 5:15 · Downs
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ND 1:27
12 plays, 75 yards, 5:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:27 7-7
Riley Leonard 6 Yd Run (Mitch Jeter Kick)
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STAN 6:49
9 plays, 63 yards, 5:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:49 7-0
Justin Lamson 1 Yd Run (Emmet Kenney Kick)
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ND 12:03
6 plays, 4 yards, 2:57 · Punt
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
STAN
ND
14
1st Downs
24
4-12
3rd down efficiency
6-11
1-4
4th down efficiency
3-3
200
Total Yards
477
87
Passing
248
10/18
Comp/Att
18/27
4.8
Yards per pass
9.2
113
Rushing
229
41
Rushing Attempts
39
2.8
Yards per rush
5.9
3-25
Penalties
4-35
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
30:44
Possession
29:16
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