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Stanford · ACCStanford survives Hawai'i in Pritchard's coaching debut
The Cardinal rallied to win 37-27 Saturday after nearly losing a 16-point fourth-quarter lead.
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AUG 30, 2026
AUG 30, 2026
Stanford opened the 2026 season Saturday, Aug. 29, with a 37-27 win over Hawai'i in Tavita Pritchard's coaching debut after nearly giving away a 16-point fourth-quarter lead.
Pritchard, a former Stanford quarterback, now has his first victory as the Cardinal's coach. Stanford started 1-0 after going 4-8 overall and 3-5 in conference play last season.
The Cardinal face Miami on Friday, Sept. 4, at 9 p.m. ET. Pritchard's first Stanford team has a win — and a late-game problem to solve.
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