{
  "id": 12761466,
  "title": "Three things I want to see when Notre Dame plays Stanford",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/three-things-i-want-to-see-when-notre-dame-plays-stanford",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T01:55:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/three-things-want-see-notre-015510778.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Notre Dame is set to face the Stanford Cardinal in an upcoming college football game, and the odds are not in their favor. Despite this, there are several intriguing aspects to observe during Saturday's matchup. Here are three things the reporter hopes to witness:\n\n1. The running game: Notre Dame showcased a strong running game against North Carolina, with Jonaz Walton leading the charge with 120 yards on 23 carries. The offensive line showed significant improvement, moving defenders as a cohesive unit. The reporter hopes to see an even more dominant running game as the Irish prepare for Stanford.\n\n2. The secondary: Leonard Moore, a key player in Notre Dame's secondary, was placed in concussion protocol on Monday. As of the latest update, his availability for Saturday's game remains uncertain. With a depth chart that includes Mark Zachery, Jayden Sanders, and Christian Gray, the reporter suggests that the team could rely on these players to bolster the secondary, potentially giving Dallas Golden more opportunities at the nickel position.\n\n3. A crushing performance: Despite the daunting task ahead, the reporter is confident that Notre Dame will dominate the game. The team should aim to assert its authority from the start, leaving no room for Stanford to recover. The reporter emphasizes the importance of maintaining the full offensive and defensive schemes until the final seconds, potentially leading to a dominant score that solidifies Notre Dame's victory.",
  "summary": "Here are three things I’d like to see when Notre Dame hosts Stanford in a GREEN OUT game in South Bend.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}