The Stanford Cardinal were effective enough to get by the visiting San Jose State University Spartans at Stanford Stadium on Sat Sep 27, 2025 (Stanford Cardinal photo)

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 How will Stanford’s offense adapt its game plan to challenge SMU’s defense, especially in the passing game given SMU’s recent strengths?

#2 Which SMU players (on offense or defense) pose the biggest threat to Stanford, and how can the Cardinal limit their impact?

#3 Does playing on the road in Dallas at Gerald J. Ford Stadium shift the momentum or tilt the balance in SMU’s favor, and in what ways might Stanford overcome that home‑field advantage?

#4 How realistic is it for Stanford to cover or even upset, and what scenarios would lead to that?

#5 In a rivalry matchup with limited history, how much does previous head‑to‑head experience matter (or not), and which team is better positioned—psychologically and strategically—for this game?

Michael Roberson does the Stanford Cardinal podcasts each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com