Stanford Football Predictions for 2024: Stanford Cardinal Football Total Wins Picks, Best Bets & Games To Watch
Expert college football handicapper Ron Marmalefsky looks at Stanford college football and its chances in 2024. Ron provides expert picks for betting on the Stanford Cardinal in 2024.
Ron also offers total win predictions for Stanford in 2024 (a great betting NCAAF betting future), areas to watch, favorability of schedule, and offers best bets tips on the Stanford Cardinal.
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Stanford College Football 2024 Preview: What’s the Situation?
Stanford had a MAJOR hand in killing PAC 12, beginning about 2013. What’s next for their on-field fortunes after going a combined 9-27 the past three seasons?
2024 Stanford NCAAF AREAS TO WATCH:
I think 2nd year coach Troy Taylor can get this right. The offense stalled a year ago (did not regress or improve) but had only three returning starters.
They now return six full-time starters, and another four players with quality starts. The run game may be the biggest worry, as that unit looks mediocre. The OL has talent, but is on the youngish side. Stanford allowed 41 sacks a year ago, so that’s an obvious must watch area. I have a bigger concern defensively, and I think the staff on this side of the ball is average at best.
They allowed 42 or more points in six of their final eight games. They’ll clearly face softer QB’s in ’24, so the 66+% defense should improve (projected 61.5%). Stanford was able to keep eight defensive starters. I expect improvement, but will not predict massive improvement.
So far, what I’ve noted sounds like a team that could challenge for a bowl berth. If that is to be the case, close game kicking will be critical. Unfortunately, my #1 rated PK, Karty, is now in the NFL. Three untested players will vie for the job, with one a touted freshman. This will be a week to week watch area, which it should be for everyone!
Stanford Football 2024 Predicted Total Wins Prediction
Stanford will be poised to do great things……in 2025! They have just one SR and four juniors on offense, and both the run game and OL will be much more experienced a year from now.
They may need a season to figure out their PK, and to decide if their current defensive coordinator is good enough. This might top out at 4-8, but the more important conclusion will be to determine if Stanford is on the right track. I think they stay home in ‘24, but if things progress, that changes in ’25.
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2024 Stanford Football Schedule and Games to Watch
Stanford has six road games (a majority of power four teams have five, or even four). In September they have back-to-back road trips to Syracuse and Clemson. The take their bi-annual trip to Notre Dame in October. They go back out east to face NC St on 11/2.
They close with easier road trips, at Cal and at San Jose State. The goal is a split of games hosting TCU and at Syracuse, which would get them to 2-2 before they host improved Virginia Tech. They have home games vs. SMU and Wake on 10/19 and 10/26.
This has the makings of at least a split, so 4-4 is on the table heading to November. My ’24 stat sheet says 4-4 won’t happen, especially with the new PK, but projections get me through September, and then all that matters is ACTUAL data. Stanford still has an opportunity to go bowling even at 4-6 if they win out in those final two road games. How quickly can they turn the corner?
Stanford 2024 Football Expert HANDICAPPING TIP
Rush data was often erratic for many of the PAC 12 programs, but Stanford was on a 2-15 ATS streak when not a rush pick, which included 0-3 in ’23.
I like them 9/7 hosting Cal Poly, and possibly like them as a dog at Cal on 11/23. The leans will be vs. in games where the stat sheet agrees.
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