Stanford hits the road for the first time this season to face Duke, aiming to snap an 11-game losing streak away from home— their last road win was against Syracuse in 2024. After this game, they’ll have faced nearly every ACC team except Georgia Tech next week. Turnovers are a key stat: Stanford hasn’t lost the ball in two games—a rare feat since 2023 and not seen since 2017; they’re one of only four ACC teams and 20 FBS programs without a turnover so far. On offense, running back Micah Ford dominates with carries and touchdowns, ranking near the top of the ACC. Defensively, linebacker Matt Rose is a force with 21 tackles (12 vs. Miami), continuing his stellar play. And standout Charlie Eckhardt? He’s the only player nationally with both a blocked punt (leading to a safety) and an interception—including one against No. 7 Miami. Historically, Stanford owns Duke, winning both previous games at Wallace Wade Stadium, including a big 2011 victory with Andrew Luck—and they’ve won their last three meetings overall since 1972.

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