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Stanford looks to rebound against Oregon State

Stanford gets a chance to get back on track Saturday at Oregon State after a rough four weeks for the Cardinal

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Thomas' 4 TD runs lead Utah past Stanford 52-7

Tavion Thomas ran for four TDs in the first half, TJ Pledger scored on a school-record 96-yard run and Utah ran past Stanford 52-7

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Utah looks to maintain division lead in visit to Stanford

Utah has seized control of the race for the Pac-12 South but knows one small let up could open the race back up again

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Stanford, Washington have faced similar struggles

Stanford and Washington head into Saturday’s matchup with sub-

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • Associated Press

No. 14 USC resumes long-standing rivalry with Stanford

Stanford’s annual way-too-early meeting with No. 14 Southern California actually feels overdue this month

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Struggles as part of QB tandem West completed eight of 12 passes for 76 yards and two interceptions in Saturday's 24-7 loss to Kansas State.

Impact West got the first crack under center for the Cardinal, but he eventually gave way to Tanner McKee after throwing his second interception of the game. Despite his subpar day, coach David Shaw plans to continue running with a dual-quarterback system, which negatively impacts the value of both signal-calllers.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson and K-State open with 24-7 win over Stanford

Kansas State sixth-year quarterback Skylar Thompson ran for two touchdowns and the Wildcats opened the season with a 24-7 win over Stanford

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Will start Saturday's game West will start Saturday's season opener against Kansas State but will still be rotating with Tanner McKee throughout the game.

Impact West and McKee battled it out for the top quarterback spot during fall camp and ultimately were named co-starters for Week 1. West will officially lead the offense out on their first drive but will still split time with McKee. It's unclear how the playing will be divided between the two.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

K-State a fresh start as Stanford builds off strong finish

Stanford and Kansas State go into their season-opening matchup on distinctly different streaks after both won four games last year

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • Associated Press

UCLA looks to continue momentum against No. 16 LSU

UCLA hosts No. 16 LSU in a prime-time game at the Rose Bowl in the first meeting between the programs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • Associated Press

QB's will rotate West and Tanner McKee will rotate during Saturday's game against Kansas State, Adam Rittenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The quarterback battle was too close for Head coach David Shaw to commit to any one player. Instead both will get their chances against Kansas State. Thins should become more clear for a Week 2 game against USC.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Co-starter for Week 1 West is listed as the co-starter for Saturday's Week 1 tilt with Kansas State, per Rivals.com.

Impact It seems that the competition between West and Tanner McKee isn't finished yet as the two are listed as co-starters on the Week 1 depth chart. West went 13-for-19 for 154 yards in his only 2020 appearance. Stanford's quarterback situation may have a more clear outlook for the Week 2 matchup against USC.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

5 Pac-12 teams still haven't named starters at QB

A handful of Pac-12 teams have yet to name a starting quarterback with their season openers looming

AUGUST 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Stanford resumes normal training after season of long travel

Stanford is looking forward to a more typical 2021 season after the disruptions the team faced during last year's pandemic-shortened season

AUGUST 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Battling McKee for QB1 West is looking to earn the starting quarterback spot in fall camp, 247 Sports reports.

Impact With Davis Mills now moving on to the NFL, West and Tanner McKee are the two likely to replace him. West is the senior who starter last year's game against Oregon in which he went 13-for-19 for 154 yards. Coach David Shaw likely will wait until closer to the start of the season to name a starter.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Was Stanford’s new starting quarterback revealed during spring game? Freshman Tanner McKee outplays Jack West in spring game as battle to become Stanford’s starting quarterback heats up.

MAY 23, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Slovis, Daniels and Garbers among top returning Pac-12 QBs

Quarterbacks across the Pac-12 were hoping to impress their coaches this spring before everyone heads off for the summer break

APRIL 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Stanford prepares for Colorado with players set to return

Stanford began the week still reeling from having four players held out because of coronavirus concerns, including quarterback Davis Mills

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

No. 12 Oregon opens with 35-14 victory over Stanford

Tyler Shough picked up where Justin Herbert left off, throwing for 227 yards and a touchdown and running for another score to lead No. 12 Oregon to a 35-14 victory over short-hande...

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • Associated Press

Stanford quarterback, two others out against No. 12 Oregon

Stanford quarterback Davis Mills was unavailable for Saturday’s game at No. 12 Oregon because of coronavirus testing results and contract tracing procedures