1991 Stanford Cardinal football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1991 Stanford Cardinal football Pacific-10 Conference Pac-10 22 22 8–4 6–2 Dennis Green 3rd Ron Turner 3rd West Coast Willie Shaw 2nd 4–3 Stanford Stadium Aloha Bowl L 17–18 vs. Georgia Tech The 1991 Stanford Cardinal football team represented Stanford University as a member of the Pacific-10 Conference (Pac-10) during the 1991 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by Dennis Green in his third and final season as head coach, the Cardinal compiled an overall record of 8–4 with a mark of 6–2 in conference play, placing in a three-way tie for second in the Pac-10. Stanford was invited to the Aloha Bowl, where the Cardinal lost to Georgia Tech. The team played home games at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California. Tommy Vardell rushed for 1,843 yards with 37 touchdowns in his college career. He never fumbled once for Stanford, and ranks second in Stanford football history for most touchdowns and third for most rushing yards. Vardell set the record for most rushing yards in a season by a Cardinal running back, with his 1084 yards in 1991.https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Cougars-preparing-to-go-with-another-QB-3187962.php Cougars preparing to go with another QB 31 October 2008 Stanford's win over USC in October, its first over the Trojans since 1975, and only its fourth since 1957, signaled a remarkable change in that rivalry’s competitiveness, as the two teams have shared wins roughly evenly in the succeeding years. Schedule 1991 AP September 7 12:30 p.m. l Washington 4 Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA ABC 7–42 45,273 https://www.newspapers.com/article/anchorage-daily-news-washington-lays-was/201518634/ Anchorage Daily News Washington lays waste to Stanford, 42–7 September 8, 1991 July 13, 2026 Newspapers.com September 14 3:30 p.m. l y Arizona Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ Prime 23–28 43,055 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-register-guard-arizona-reversal-wayl/201580060/ The Register-Guard Arizona reversal waylays Stanford September 15, 1991 July 13, 2026 Newspapers.com September 28 12:30 p.m. w y Colorado 17 Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA ABC 28–21 57,394 https://www.newspapers.com/article/sarasota-herald-tribune-stanford-shocks/201580192/ Sarasota Herald-Tribune Stanford shocks Colorado September 29, 1991 July 13, 2026 Newspapers.com October 5 8:00 p.m. l y Notre Dame 8 Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA rivalry ESPN 26–42 70,798 https://www.newspapers.com/article/santa-cruz-sentinel-stanford-trampled/201441130/ Santa Cruz Sentinel Stanford trampled October 6, 1991 July 13, 2026 Newspapers.com October 12 1:00 p.m. w y Cornell Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA 56–6 30,347 Stanford Throttles Cornell, But So What? Mark Soltau October 13, 1991 D-8 San Francisco Examiner San Francisco, Calif. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/58557972/1991-cornell-stanford/ October 19 3:30 p.m. w y USC Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA rivalry Prime 24–21 61,265 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-press-democrat-stanford-holds-off-us/201580300/ The Press Democrat Stanford holds off USC, 24–21 October 20, 1991 July 13, 2026 Newspapers.com October 26 1:00 p.m. w Oregon State Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA 40–10 21,416 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-columbian-stanford-mauls-oregon-st/201580378/ The Columbian Stanford mauls Oregon St. October 27, 1991 July 13, 2026 Newspapers.com November 2 1:00 p.m. w y Oregon Autzen Stadium Eugene, OR rivalry 33–13 41,949 https://www.newspapers.com/article/statesman-journal-stanford-tops-ducks-3/201580477/ Statesman Journal Stanford tops Ducks, 33–13 November 3, 1991 July 13, 2026 Newspapers.com November 9 3:30 p.m. w UCLA 22 Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA rivalry Prime 27–10 55,178 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-uclas-hopes-for-a/201522057/ The Los Angeles Times UCLA's hopes for a bowl bid stumble at Stanford, 27–10 November 10, 1991 July 13, 2026 Newspapers.com November 16 1:00 p.m. w y 22 Washington State Martin Stadium Pullman, WA 49–14 18,238 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-stanford-wallop/201580659/ The Atlanta Journal & Constitution Stanford wallops Washington State November 17, 1991 July 13, 2026 Newspapers.com November 23 12:30 p.m. w 21 California 6 Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA Big Game ABC 38–21 85,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-stanford-tarnishes-g/201521332/ The Greenville News Stanford tarnishes golden Cal November 24, 1991 July 13, 2026 Newspapers.com December 25 12:30 p.m. l y y 17 Georgia Tech Aloha Stadium Halawa, HI Aloha Bowl ABC 17–18 34,433 https://www.newspapers.com/article/honolulu-star-bulletin-tech-climbs-off-t/140231872/ Honolulu Star-Bulletin Tech climbs off the deck to win by 1 December 26, 1991 February 4, 2024 Newspapers.com https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/stanford/1991-schedule.html 1991 Stanford Cardinal Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 13, 2026 Game summaries Washington #4 Washington at Stanford Huskies 0 21 0 21 Cardinal 0 7 0 0 September 7 Stanford Stadium, Stanford, CA 12:30 pm PDT Keith Jackson and Bob Griese ABC yes Q2 13:45 UW Jay Barry 11 yard run (Travis Hanson kick) UW 7–0 Q2 9:43 UW Beno Bryant (Travis Hanson kick) UW 14–0 Q2 2:02 STAN Tommy Vardell 1 yard run (Aaron Mills kick) UW 14–7 Q2 0:09 UW Mario Bailey 26 yard pass from Billy Joe Hobert (Travis Hanson kick) UW 21–7 Q4 14:02 UW Joe Kralik 20 yard pass from Billy Joe Hobert (Travis Hanson kick) UW 28–7 Q4 11:59 UW Jay Barry 20 yard run (Travis Hanson kick) UW 35–7 Q4 1:30 UW Leif Johnson 20 yard run (Travis Hanson kick) UW 42–7 yes 1991 Washington Huskies football team Colorado #17 Colorado at Stanford Buffaloes 0 0 0 21 Cardinal 28 0 0 0 September 7 Stanford Stadium, Stanford, CA 12:30 pm PDT 57,394 ABC 1991 Colorado Buffaloes football team Notre Dame 1991 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team Notre Dame–Stanford football rivalry California 1991 California Golden Bears football team Big Game (American football) Vs. Georgia Tech (Aloha Bowl) Georgia Tech vs. #17 Stanford Yellow Jackets 10 0 0 8 Cardinal 7 10 0 0 December 25 Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, HI PDT 34,433 Doyle Jackson Keith Jackson, Bob Griese, Jack Arute ABC 1991 Aloha Bowl 1991 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team Roster 1991 Stanford Cardinal f 83 Sr Turner Baur TE 22 Fr Ozzie Grenardo RB 5 Jr Glyn Milburn RB y 12 Sr Jason Palumbis QB y y 6 Sr Jon Pinckney WR 18 Fr Steve Stenstrom QB y 44 Sr Tommy Vardell FB y 80 Sr Chris Walsh WR y Chris Walsh (American football) 70 Sr Bob Whitfield OT y 21 Jr Darrien Gordon CB y 17 Jr John Lynch John Lynch (American football) SS y 60 Jr Tyrone Parker DT 36 Jr Tom Williams LB Fr Aaron Mills K y *Dennis Green Ron Turner – Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks Tyrone Willingham – Running backs Brian Billick – Wide receivers and tight ends Scott Schuhmann – Offensive line Willie Shaw – Defensive coordinator and defensive backs Mike Nelson – Defensive line Mike Tolleson – Inside Linebacker Dave Tipton – Outside linebacker Chris Foerster – Special teams coordinator 1992 NFL draft Player Position Round Pick NFL club Bob Whitfield Tackle 1 8 Atlanta Falcons Tommy Vardell Running back 1 9 Cleveland Browns Chris Walsh Wide receiver 9 251 Buffalo Bills Turner Baur Tight end 10 261 New England Patriots https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1992.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071221231857/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1992.htm 2007-12-21 1992 NFL Draft Listing - Pro-Football-Reference.com Pro-Football-Reference.com References Stanford Category:Stanford Cardinal football seasons Stanford Cardinal football