
Notre Dame Expands Football Slate With Stanford and Kent State
Notre Dame announced it will add future football games against Stanford and Kent State, expanding the Fighting Irish’s schedule with non-conference opponents.
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Notre Dame announced it will add future football games against Stanford and Kent State, expanding the Fighting Irish’s schedule with non-conference opponents.

Notre Dame announced its 2027-28 football schedule, including a first-time home game against Kent State on Oct. 2, 2027, and the continuation of the Legends Trophy rivalry with Stanford, with ND hosting Stanford on Nov. 27, 2027 and Stanford visiting ND on Oct. 14, 2028 - these will be the 41st and 42nd meetings in the series, with ND leading 25-14-0.

Washington Monthly reviews Theo Baker’s How to Rule the World as a gripping, three-part mix of investigative journalism, ethnography, and memoir that centers on Stanford’s culture of fraud and the Tessier-Lavigne fallout, while noting Baker’s outspoken disdain for his subjects sometimes undermines his analysis and his political mapping of tech culture is underdeveloped. Nevertheless, the book is a persuasive, film-worthy account of accountability in Silicon Valley rooted in strong reporting.

UNC's No. 2-ranked women's lacrosse teambeat Stanford 14-11 at Dorrance Field to advance to the NCAA semifinals, where they'll face Maryland. Kaleigh Harden led with seven draw controls, seven caused turnovers and three ground balls, while Chloe Humphrey and Addison Pattillo each had hat tricks and Caroline Godine and Eva Ingrilli added two goals apiece, supported by Kate Levy’s goal and three assists as UNC forced 14 turnovers and built an 8-4 halftime lead. The Tar Heels are now 15-time NCAA semifinalists, the third-most in history, and will play Maryland on May 22 in Evanston for a shot at the title.
K-pop mega-band BTS returns to the stage with three sold-out shows at Stanford Stadium as part of the Arirang World Tour, drawing about 150,000 fans over May 16, 17, and 19 and marking their first major tour since 2019. The events will affect campus traffic and parking, feature 5:30–10 p.m. sound, and include fireworks each night, with Stanford Live and Stanford Athletics collaborating on logistics and community impact.

Stanford's Educational Opportunity Project, linked with NAEP, shows third- to eighth-grade math and reading scores have declined over the past decade. The Times provides a district-by-district lookup for changes since 2015, with exclusions for states and districts lacking data (e.g., New York); where 2015 data are missing, baseline scores come from the 2014–2016 average to enable cross-district comparisons.

A Stanford-led study of 108 participants aged 25–75 found that aging is marked by two sharp molecular and microbial shifts, occurring precisely at ages 44 and 60. About 81% of the molecules analyzed changed in these windows, affecting cardiovascular and immune-system pathways and suggesting midlife is a critical period for aging. Researchers note lifestyle and genetics may influence these shifts and advise adopting healthier habits in one's 40s and 60s.

Josh Mauro, a Stanford grad who played 80 NFL games (40 starts) across the Arizona Cardinals, New York Giants and Oakland Raiders and recorded five sacks and 130 tackles, has died at age 35. The cause of death wasn’t disclosed, and tributes poured in from former teammates and teams, including Raiders star Maxx Crosby who called Mauro a mentor and friend.

John Brodie, the 1970 NFL MVP who spent his entire 17-year NFL career with the 49ers and ranks among the franchise's passing leaders, died at age 90. A Stanford alumnus and two-time Pro Bowler, Brodie helped the 49ers reach multiple playoff appearances, had his No. 12 retired in 1973, later competed on the Senior PGA Tour and worked as an NBC Sports analyst before suffering a massive stroke in 2000. He remains a revered figure in Bay Area football history.

Ebuka Okorie poured in a career-best 36 points with nine assists to lift Stanford to a 95-90 win over North Carolina in Palo Alto. Stanford buried 16 of 28 threes (10 of 16 in the second half), while UNC led for 37:56 but couldn’t close, hampered by late turnovers and a cold second half from deep (1-for-9). Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar each finished with 26, going 12-for-12 from two in the final 20 minutes, and Luka Bogavac added 13 for Stanford. UNC had only seven assists on 32 made baskets, illustrating a ball-python offense, and the Tar Heels will look to rebound at Cal next.

Adam Lucas argues UNC’s defense regressed in a 95-90 loss to Stanford, as Ebuka Okorie dropped 36 points with nine assists and Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar added 26 each, highlighting a recent slide in field-goal defense and the need to rediscover the Tar Heels’ defensive edge.

Stanford pulled away to a 95-90 win at Stanford behind 36 points and 9 assists from Ebuka Okorie, plus a hot 16-for-28 night from three. UNC led for most of the game but couldn’t close, going 1-for-9 from three in the second half and committing four turnovers in the final 4:55. Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar each had 26 for UNC, while Luka Bogavac added 13 for Stanford. The Tar Heels couldn’t slow Stanford’s perimeter attack late, and the Cardinal capitalized to hand UNC its second straight conference road loss before next facing California.

Ranked No. 14 North Carolina travels across the country to Stanford for UNC’s first ACC road game in California. The Tar Heels, 14-2 overall and 2-1 in ACC, face a 13-4 Cardinal (2-2) at Maples Pavilion in a 9 p.m. ET tip on ACC Network. The piece highlights UNC’s standout freshman Caleb Wilson and Estonia‑native Henri Veesaar, Wilson’s Wooden Award watch list status, and UNC’s strong defense, rebounding, and efficiency as it continues a westward stretch that also includes a trip to Cal.

K-pop megastars BTS will perform at Stanford Stadium on May 16 and 17, 2026 as part of a massive world tour featuring a 360-degree in-the-round stage; ARMY members get a presale on Jan 22, with general tickets on sale Jan 24 via LiveNation. The Stanford run follows Coldplay’s recent shows and emphasizes Stanford’s role in hosting transformative arts experiences.

No. 23 Virginia (13-2) will host Stanford (13-3) in an ACC game at John Paul Jones Arena on January 10, with the game sold out. Virginia, led by new head coach Ryan Odom, aims to extend its 10-game home winning streak. The Cavaliers are strong offensively, averaging 86.1 points, and excel in rebounding and three-point shooting. Stanford, with a 1-8 all-time record against Virginia, seeks to improve after last year's loss. The game will be broadcast on The CW and Virginia Sports Radio Network.