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Andrew Luck’s Overhaul Faces First Test as Stanford Opens at Hawaii

General manager Andrew Luck installed Frank Reich for a one-season reset following Troy Taylor's firing.

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Stanford tight end Sam Roush runs onto the field during the first half of an NCAA football game against Syracuse on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Syracuse, N.Y.
Stanford interim head coach Frank Reich has his own considerable experience as an NFL quarterback when it comes to leading comebacks.
Transfer Ben Gulbranson was named the starting quarterback for Stanford, and Saturday’s game against Hawaii will be his Cardinal debut.

Overview

  • Interim coach Frank Reich leads the Cardinal into Saturday’s Week 0 opener at Hawaii, marking the first game of Stanford’s reset under its new structure.
  • Oregon State transfer Ben Gulbranson won the summer competition and will start at quarterback, with tight end Sam Roush the top returning receiver.
  • Stanford added a school-record 17 transfers to rebuild the roster, including projected starters on the offensive line and at wideout.
  • The schedule brings extensive travel of more than 23,500 miles, including this trip to Honolulu, a nonconference visit to BYU, and ACC road games at SMU and Miami before a season-ending home date with Notre Dame.
  • Preseason expectations are subdued, with the ACC media poll ranking Stanford last and projections hovering around four wins.