Cardinal Finish 9 4 Overall 6 3 In Pac 12 Play

Stanford Cardinal's Football Team Ends Season on a High Note

Cardinal Finish 9-4 Overall, 6-3 in Pac-12 Play

Stanford Football Team Ends Season on a High Note

The Stanford Cardinal football team ended their season on a high note with a 45-21 victory over the Cal Golden Bears in the 121st Big Game. The Cardinal finished the season with a 9-4 overall record, and a 6-3 record in Pac-12 play. Quarterback Tanner McKee threw for 260 yards and four touchdowns in the win, and running back E.J. Smith rushed for 112 yards and a touchdown.

The Cardinal's victory over Cal was their second straight win to end the season, and it gave them a share of third place in the Pac-12 North Division. Stanford finished the season ranked 21st in the College Football Playoff rankings, and they are expected to receive an invitation to a New Year's Six bowl game.

The Cardinal's success this season was a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players and coaches. Stanford was picked to finish fifth in the Pac-12 North Division by the media, but they exceeded expectations and finished in third place. The Cardinal also won their first bowl game since 2016, and they are poised to make another run at a Pac-12 championship next season.