Stanford vs Notre Dame head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 6, Saturday, October 10, 2026.
The Breakdown
#5 Notre Dame's 69 composite tops Stanford's 61 — a top-heavy roster with 4★ talent at every defensive level.
When Stanford has the ball: Micah Ford's 3★ backfield runs into Notre Dame's 4★ linebackers averaging 3.3 years — no soft spots.
When Notre Dame has the ball: A 3.8★ O-line holds the edge over Stanford's 3★ D-line, opening lanes for Aneyas Williams.
Swing factor: CJ Carr's 4★ arm versus Davis Warren, a 3★ transfer with three years — talent beats the experience edge.
X-factor: Week 6 Saturday in October at Notre Dame Stadium, and Stanford travels cross-country into a hostile house.