The Elon Phoenix (4-3) visit the Stanford Cardinal (2-4) on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Stanford Stadium, Stanford, CA. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET, and the game airs on ACC Network Extra (streaming). No point spread, moneyline or total had been posted at research time, so the odds are listed as TBD below. Below is our Elon vs Stanford preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Elon vs Stanford Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Elon at Stanford |
| Records | Elon 4-3 · Stanford 2-4 |
| Spread | TBD |
| Moneyline | TBD |
| Total | TBD |
| Venue | Stanford Stadium, Stanford, CA |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ACC Network Extra (streaming) |
| Head Coaches | Elon: HC Tony Trisciani, OC Doug Martin · Stanford: HC Tavita Pritchard, OC Terry Heffernan |
Elon Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Elon Phoenix are 4-3 overall, 2-2 in CAA Football play. Results to date: Aug 27 — W 42-7 vs Glenville State; Sep 5 — W 38-0 at Davidson; Sep 12 — L 31-10 at Rhode Island; Sep 19 — W 24-21 vs Sacred Heart; Sep 26 — W 43-17 vs Maine; Oct 3 — L 30-23 at New Hampshire; Oct 10 — L 16-0 vs Wofford. Most recently, Elon lost to Wofford 16-0 at home. Through 7 games, Elon is averaging 25.7 points scored and 17.4 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Tony Trisciani (head coach since 2019). Offensive coordinator: Doug Martin. Defensive coordinator: Casey Vance.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Elijah Guttman (QB) — 36/85, 519 yards, 2 TD, 5 INT
- Rushing leader: Kamerin McDowell-Moore (RB) — 137 carries, 916 yards, 6 TD
- Receiving leader: Kenaz McMillian (WR) — 16 receptions, 263 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Dillon Pardue (DE) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Brodie Carroll (LB) — 66 total tackles
Strengths: A defense holding opponents to 17.4 points per game; Kamerin McDowell-Moore’s production on the ground (916 rushing yards). Questions: Ball security at quarterback (5 interceptions for Elijah Guttman); the response to a 16-0 loss to Wofford.
Stanford Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Stanford Cardinal are 2-4 overall, 1-3 in ACC play. Results to date: Aug 29 — W 37-27 vs Hawai'i; Sep 4 — L 45-6 vs Miami; Sep 19 — L 35-7 at Duke; Sep 26 — W 34-27 vs Georgia Tech; Oct 3 — L 57-3 at Wake Forest; Oct 10 — L 58-7 at Notre Dame. Most recently, Stanford lost to Notre Dame 58-7 on the road. Through 6 games, Stanford is averaging 15.7 points scored and 41.5 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Tavita Pritchard (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Terry Heffernan. Defensive coordinator: Kris Richard.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Davis Warren (QB) — 114/195, 1,351 yards, 6 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Micah Ford (RB) — 95 carries, 350 yards, 4 TD
- Receiving leader: Caden High (WR) — 20 receptions, 330 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Gabe Kaminski (LB) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Matt Rose (LB) — 38 total tackles
Strengths: The production of Davis Warren (114/195, 1,351 yards, 6 TD, 2 INT). Questions: A defense giving up 41.5 points per game; an offense averaging 15.7 points per game; the response to a 58-7 loss at Notre Dame.
How to Watch Elon vs Stanford
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: Stanford Stadium, Stanford, CA
- TV / Streaming: ACC Network Extra (streaming)
Odds: No DraftKings line posted via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time) (TBD). Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.