Football Opponent Primer: Stanford Cardinal

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports ASU’s 2021 Schedule

Sep. 18: @ BYU

Sep. 25: vs. Colorado

Oct. 2: @ UCLA

Oct. 8: vs. Stanford (Fri.)

Oct. 16: @ Utah

Oct. 30: vs. Washington State

Nov. 6: vs. USC

Nov. 13: @ Washington

Nov. 20: @ Oregon State

Nov. 27: vs. Arizona

The David Shaw era at Stanford is entering its 11th year. During his decade at the helm, the Cardinal have ascended to the highs of Pac-12 titles and Rose Bowl berths, and dipped to the depths of sub .500 seasons.

Recently, it’s been more of the latter. In 2019, a 4-8 finish kept Stanford out of a bowl game for the first time under Shaw. After taking a small step forward with a 4-2 finish in the bizarre 2020 shortened season, The Cardinal are…