Overview

• Stanford announced the program’s largest individual non‑facilities donation, a $50 million contribution from 1964 graduate and former player Bradford M. Freeman.
• The university will name the Stanford Stadium team tunnel and a major entrance gate after Freeman in recognition of his support.
• Leaders including general manager Andrew Luck and athletic director John Donahoe said the funds position the program to rebuild and compete more effectively for talent.
• The Cardinal are 2-3 under interim coach Frank Reich as the school continues its search for a permanent head coach following recent administrative turnover.
• The move comes as NIL, the transfer portal, and new revenue‑sharing rules raise costs across college sports, an area where Stanford had been playing catch‑up.