Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson: Stanford gets crushed by Wake Forest 57-3; Cardinal in trouble on both sides of the ball

Stanford Cardinal quarterback Davis Warren (8) threw for 136 yards and zero touchdowns against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem NC on Sat Oct 3, 2026 (Bay Area News Group photo)

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 Davis Warren: What went wrong for Stanford quarterback Davis Warren against Wake Forest, and how did his 19-of-30, 136-yard passing performance affect the Cardinal offense?

#2 Micah Ford: Despite Stanford’s offensive struggles, running back Micah Ford carried the ball 16 times for 45 yards. What did his performance reveal about Stanford’s ability—or inability—to establish the run?

#3 Nate Brown: Wide receiver Nate Brown led the Cardinal with four catches for 42 yards. How effectively did Brown and the other Stanford receivers create opportunities against Wake Forest’s defense?

#4 Sedrick Irvin: Stanford’s Sedrick Irvin contributed both as a runner and receiver, finishing with 10 rushing yards and three receptions for 21 yards. How important was his versatility to the Cardinal’s offensive effort?

#5 Emmet Kenney: Emmet Kenney provided Stanford’s only points with a 43-yard field goal. What does the Cardinal’s reliance on Kenney’s kick say about the team’s struggles to finish offensive drives?

Michael Roberson covers the Stanford Cardinal for http://www.sportsradioservice.com