Stanford Cardinal defeat Elon Phoenix 34-7: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · NCAAF · Elon Phoenix 7, Stanford Cardinal 34
Stanford Cardinal beat Elon Phoenix 34–7, covering the –34.5 spread, and the game finished under the 55.5 total at 41 points.
Elon Phoenix vs. Stanford Cardinal final score and game recap
Stanford dominated from the opening kickoff at Stanford Stadium on Saturday, October 17. The first quarter produced no scoring, but the Cardinal struck twice in the second quarter to lead 14–0 at halftime. Stanford added another 14 points in the third quarter, stretching its advantage to 28–0 before Elon scored its lone touchdown in the fourth.
Micah Ford led Stanford's ground attack with 179 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 19 carries. Davis Warren completed 27 of 39 passes for 279 yards and one touchdown without a turnover. Kamerin McDowell-Moore paced the Phoenix with 164 rushing yards on 21 carries and one touchdown, accounting for nearly all of Elon's offensive production. TJ Crews IV completed 8 of 27 passes for 52 yards.
Who covered the spread in Elon Phoenix vs. Stanford Cardinal?
Elon Phoenix covered the spread as a +34.5 underdog, losing by 27 points. Stanford was favored by 34.5 but won by only 27, leaving Elon on the right side of the line.
Did Elon Phoenix vs. Stanford Cardinal go over or under the total?
The game went under the 55.5 total, finishing at 41 points. Stanford scored 14 points in each of the second and third quarters, then added 6 in the fourth. Elon's single touchdown came in the fourth quarter. The combined total fell 14.5 points short of the over/under.
How did AiQ's Elon Phoenix vs. Stanford Cardinal predictions do?
AiQ posted a perfect 1–0 record on this game.
- Moneyline: Stanford Cardinal – WIN
Elon Phoenix vs. Stanford Cardinal game prop results: first quarter, team totals and first half
- First-quarter moneyline was tied, so all wagers were refunded.
- Elon Phoenix team total 10.5 went under; the Phoenix managed 7 points.
- First-half moneyline went to Stanford Cardinal, who led 14–0 at the break.
- First-half spread of Elon Phoenix +18.5 covered, as Stanford's 14-point lead fell short of the line.
- First-half total 30.5 was under; the two teams combined for 14 points.
- First-quarter total 13.5 was under; no points were scored in the opening period.
- Stanford Cardinal team total 44.5 was under; the Cardinal finished with 34 points.
Elon Phoenix vs. Stanford Cardinal odds: sportsbook value and line movement
AiQ entered the contest with a moneyline expected value of +0.1% at –10000 on FanDuel, the best price available. That price implied a 99% win probability after removing the vig, matching AiQ's calibrated estimate of 99% for Stanford. Because the market priced Stanford as a near-certainty, the line offered minimal upside, yet the model still deemed it a positive-expected-value selection.
Elon Phoenix and Stanford Cardinal betting trends: 2026 season
Elon Phoenix sits 0–1 overall and 0–1 away/neutral after this opening loss. Stanford Cardinal is 3–4 overall, 3–1 at home and 0–3 away/neutral. In five games with a recorded closing spread, Stanford is 2–3 against the spread. In five games with a recorded total, the Cardinal have gone over four times and under once.
What's next for Elon Phoenix and Stanford Cardinal?
Stanford will host the NC State Wolfpack on Friday, October 23. Elon's next opponent has not been disclosed.