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Micah Ford Rushes for Four Touchdowns to Tie School Record as Stanford Dominates Elon 34-7

Cardinal running back Micah Ford breaks an 81-yard fourth-quarter touchdown run to tie Stanford single-game rushing history while quarterback Davis Warren connects with Sedrick Irvin.

By Alamo Weekly
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Micah Ford Rushes for Four Touchdowns to Tie School Record as Stanford Dominates Elon 34-7 — Cardinal running back Micah Ford breaks an 81-yard fourth-quarter touchdown run to tie Stanford single-game rushing history while quarterback Davis Warren connects with Sedrick Irvin.
Micah Ford Rushes for Four Touchdowns to Tie School Record as Stanford Dominates Elon 34-7 — Cardinal running back Micah Ford breaks an 81-yard fourth-quarter touchdown run to tie Stanford single-game rushing history while quarterback Davis Warren connects with Sedrick Irvin.

Stanford running back Micah Ford delivered a historic ground performance this weekend, rushing for four touchdowns to tie the university's single-game touchdown record as the Cardinal defeated Elon 34-7 at Stanford Stadium. Ford capped his afternoon along Nelson Road by breaking loose for an explosive 81-yard touchdown sprint in the fourth quarter that sealed the 27-point victory. Alumni and college football supporters from Alamo, Danville, Lafayette, Orinda, Walnut Creek, and San Francisco celebrated the offensive breakout as Stanford improved to 3-4 on the season.

From the opening quarter, Stanford's offensive line controlled the line of scrimmage and helped the Cardinal compile 515 yards of total offense against an Elon squad that entered at 4-4. Alongside Ford's four rushing scores, quarterback Davis Warren steadied the passing attack and connected with running back Sedrick Irvin on a 27-yard touchdown pass. By sustaining long drives and converting third downs, Stanford kept the visiting Phoenix defense on the field for more than 34 minutes.

On the defensive side of the ball, Stanford's front seven and secondary stifled Elon throughout all four quarters, holding the visitors to a single touchdown across 12 offensive possessions. Linebackers and defensive backs repeatedly closed perimeter running lanes and forced punts before Elon could cross midfield. Collegiate athletics board analysts noted that pairing a 500-yard offensive output with a 92 percent defensive stop rate gives the Cardinal crucial momentum entering the second half of their October and November schedule.

Across the East Bay and Peninsula, high school football coaches and youth athletics district officials in Alamo, Danville, and the Lamorinda corridor highlighted Ford's patient vision and breakaway acceleration during Sunday film review sessions. University alumni chapter committees in Contra Costa and Santa Clara counties are also organizing charter bus trips and $45 family tailgate programs for the remaining autumn home dates. Regional transit planners coordinated Caltrain game-day stops at the Palo Alto and Stanford station platforms to streamline weekend stadium travel.

Fans and alumni can review official game statistics, upcoming kickoff times, and single-game ticket packages online at gostanford.com. Inquiries regarding group seating, scholarship department endowments, or stadium parking along 625 Nelson Road may be directed to the Stanford Athletics ticket office at (800) 782-6367 between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. Stanford returns to practice Tuesday afternoon to prepare for next weekend's conference matchup.

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