Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeat Stanford Cardinal 58-7: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · NCAAF · Stanford Cardinal 7, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 58
Notre Dame dominated Stanford 58-7 on Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium, covering the -40.5 spread by 51 points and going well over the 55.5 line.
Stanford Cardinal vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish final score and game recap
The Irish scored 14 points in the first quarter and 23 more in the second to build a 37-0 halftime lead. Stanford's only touchdown came in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to 44-7. Notre Dame scored 14 more points in the fourth quarter to finish at 58-7.
CJ Carr orchestrated the Irish offense efficiently, completing 14 of 20 passes for 181 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover. Jonaz Walton powered the ground game with 181 yards and two rushing touchdowns on 13 carries. Davis Warren managed 144 yards and one touchdown for Stanford but also threw an interception, completing 12 of 22 attempts. Caden High led Stanford's receiving corps with three catches for 64 yards.
Who covered the spread in Stanford Cardinal vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish?
Notre Dame covered the -40.5 spread, winning by 51 points. The Irish exceeded the line by more than 10 points, validating AiQ's pick at -40.5.
Did Stanford Cardinal vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish go over or under the total?
The game finished at 65 points, 9.5 above the 55.5 total. Scoring clustered in the first half: 14 points in the first quarter and 23 in the second. The second half produced only 28 combined points, but the early onslaught was enough to clear the line. AiQ's over pick hit.
How did AiQ's Stanford Cardinal vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish predictions do?
AiQ finished 14-11 across all graded picks.
- Moneyline: Notre Dame Fighting Irish — WIN
- Spread: Notre Dame Fighting Irish — WIN
- Total: Over 55.5 — WIN
- Player props: 13-11 — net +$0.92 on $100 per pick
The model correctly identified the winner, the spread outcome, and the total direction. Player props generated modest profit despite several missed receiving-yard bets.
Stanford Cardinal vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish player prop results
AiQ's player-prop record was 13-11, netting +$0.92.
- Nolan James Jr. over 45.5 rushing yards at -112 — 73 yards — WIN
- Micah Ford over 29.5 rushing yards at -110 — 48 yards — WIN
- Micah Gilbert over 47.5 receiving yards at -112 — 10 yards — LOSS
- Davis Warren over 0.5 passing touchdowns at +160 — 1 touchdown — WIN
- CJ Carr over 2.5 passing touchdowns at -190 — 3 touchdowns — WIN
- Jordan Faison over 78.5 receiving yards at -112 — 16 yards — LOSS
- Micah Ford over 8.5 receiving yards at +100 — 1 yard — LOSS
- Nolan James Jr. anytime touchdown at -200 — 2 touchdowns — WIN
- CJ Carr anytime touchdown at +160 — 0 touchdowns — LOSS
- Caden High over 28.5 receiving yards at -116 — 64 yards — WIN
- Aneyas Williams over 46.5 rushing yards at -112 — 28 yards — LOSS
- Micah Gilbert under 3.5 receptions at -138 — 1 reception — WIN
Rushing props favored the over, while receiving props split unevenly. Notre Dame's passing-related props were mixed, with Carr's touchdown total hitting but his anytime touchdown prop missing.
Stanford Cardinal vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
- Stanford Cardinal team total 6.5: Over (paid -162); they scored 7
- First-quarter moneyline: Notre Dame Fighting Irish won the first quarter
- First-half moneyline: Notre Dame Fighting Irish won the first half
- First-half total 31.5: Over (paid +105); 37 points were scored
- First-quarter total 13.5: Over (paid -140); 14 points were scored
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish team total 47.5: Over (paid -122); they scored 58
- First-half spread -23.5: Notre Dame Fighting Irish covered (paid -115)
Notre Dame's early scoring surge cleared the first-quarter and first-half totals.
Stanford Cardinal and Notre Dame Fighting Irish betting trends: 2026 season
Stanford sits at 2-4 overall, 2-1 at home and 0-3 away or on neutral fields. Against the spread in five games with a recorded line, the Cardinal are 2-3. In five games with a recorded total, they are 4-1 overs and 1 under. Their last five results show two consecutive losses.
Notre Dame remains unbeaten at 6-0, 4-0 at home and 2-0 away or on neutral fields. Against the spread in five games with a recorded line, the Irish are 3-2. In five games with a recorded total, they are 3 overs and 2 unders. They have won six straight.
What's next for Stanford Cardinal and Notre Dame Fighting Irish?
Stanford hosts NC State Wolfpack on Friday, October 23. Notre Dame travels to Navy Midshipmen on Saturday, October 31.