Nico Brown News, Rumors, Updates - Stanford Cardinal

Hits triple digits with touchdown Brown totaled six receptions (on 10 targets) for 109 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 52-24 loss to Louisville.

Impact Brown registered his eighth 100-yard career game, but his first at Stanford. He reached the century mark seven times in 2025 as a member of the Yale Bulldogs. After posting just one touchdown in the first five games, he has found the end zone three times in the past two outings. He'll look to make it three games in a row at Virginia Tech next time out on Nov. 14.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Set to play versus Louisville Brown (undisclosed) will play in Saturday's clash with Louisville, per the ACC availability report.

Impact Brown, who was listed as probable on the team's initial report, has now been cleared for Saturday's contest. It's excellent news for the Cardinal as he has caught 21 of 32 targets for 228 yards and three touchdowns across his last five appearances.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Most likely will play Saturday Brown (undisclosed) is listed as probable before Saturday's matchup against Louisville.

Impact Despite being listed on the injury report, Brown will likely play in his seventh consecutive game on Saturday against the Cardinals. The Yale transfer has 22 receptions for 236 yards and three touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Davis Warren's 4 TD passes lead Stanford to a 31-28 win over NC State

Davis Warren threw for 303 yards and four touchdowns to lead Stanford to a 31-28 victory over North Carolina State

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Finds end zone twice in home victory Brown gathered in 4 of 6 targets for 43 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 31-28 win versus North Carolina State.

Impact Brown didn't roll up big yardage totals, but his two touchdowns were certainly nice from a fantasy standpoint. He entered the game with just one score across his first five outings, a TD against Georgia Tech back on Sept. 26. He had three multi-score games in 2025 enroute to 11 total touchdowns in 10 games playing for Yale.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Good for four grabs in road loss Brown hauled in 4 of 5 targets for 42 yards during Saturday's 57-3 defeat against Wake Forest.

Impact Brown paced the Cardinal with 42 receiving yards, and 10.5 yards per reception, which was actually one of the few bright spots in a mostly bleak performance. With Stanford likely to be behind early and often at Notre Dame, he could see a few more targets than usual on Saturday.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Davis Warren sets career high in Stanford's comeback win over Georgia Tech, 34-27

Davis Warren passed for a career-high 396 yards and three touchdowns to lead Stanford in a 34-27 comeback win over Georgia Tech. Stanford trailed 20-10 after a Georgia Tech touchdo...

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Comes up just short of triple digits Brown had five receptions for 98 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 34-27 victory over Georgia Tech.

Impact Brown rolled up 71 receptions for 1,085 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2025 for Yale, but he was biding his time for an opportunity at Stanford. He finished got his chance, and he kicked the door in. Look for Brown to see more opportunities going forward, starting at Wake Forest next Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Duke Brown (undisclosed) is not listed on the injury report for Saturday's game at Duke.

Impact Brown was trending toward playing Saturday and is now set to make his season debut. The wideout is coming off a big season with Yale, where he recorded 71 receptions for 1,085 yards and 11 touchdowns. He should carve out a role in the passing attack and emerge as a reliable target for Davis Warren.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Impact Brown has yet to play this season, but he's trending towards changing that Saturday against the Blue Devils. The Yale transfer, who reeled in 71 catches for 1,085 yards and 11 touchdowns in New Haven last season, looks poised to make an instant impact on the Cardinal passing game once healthy.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Friday Brown (undisclosed) is out for Friday's game against Miami.

Impact Brown was not expected to play Friday, according to an earlier report from Pete Thamel of ESPN.com, and now the absence is confirmed. The wideout's next chance to suit up will be for next week's meeting with Duke on the road.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to sit vs. Miami Brown (undisclosed) is not expected to play in Saturday's game against Miami, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Brown is in line to be sidelined once more as he continues to work his way back from an undisclosed injury. His next chance to suit up will be for next week's meeting with Duke on the road.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed doubtful Brown (undisclosed) is doubtful for Friday's Week 1 matchup against Miami.

Impact Brown did not play for Stanford last week against Hawaii, and he is in danger of missing his second straight game. The wideout is expected to be a prominent target in the Cardinals' offense when healthy, after recording 71 receptions for 1,085 yards and 11 touchdowns at Yale last season. A final call on Brown's status will be made closer to kickoff Friday.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Week 0 Brown (undisclosed) did not play during Saturday's 37-27 win against Hawaii.

Impact Brown successfully transferred colleges from Yale and enrolled at Stanford, whose 2026 season began Saturday. According to Ben Parker of On3.com, without Caden High (undisclosed) available, the Cardinal's best wideout likely is their aforementioned receiver, so him not being used against Hawaii was surprising. During his 2025 season, Brown logged more than 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns for Yale.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Stanford prepares for first season under new coach Tavita Pritchard, rugged schedule awaits

Stanford is ready for its first season under new coach Tavita Pritchard with hopes of soon getting back to being a contender

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Commits to Stanford Brown has committed to joining Stanford for the 2026 season, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.

Impact Brown will join Stanford after enjoying a breakout season with Yale during the 2025 campaign. The senior wide receiver totaled 71 receptions for 1,085 yards and 11 touchdowns across 10 appearances and will come in fighting for a prominent role on offense.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jones, No. 2 Montana State topple Yale 21-13 to advance to FCS quarterfinals

Adam Jones ran for 107 yards and a touchdown and second-ranked Montana State beat Yale 21-13 to advance to the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Reno's 3TDs leads Yale upset over Harvard 45-28 in 141st The Game

Dante Reno threw for 273 yards and three touchdowns as No. 25 Yale beat No. 10 Harvard 45-28 in the 141st edition of The Game, earning an Ivy League FCS playoff berth

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Josh Pitsenberger rushes for 173 yards, 2 TDs and Yale beats Brown 34-22

Josh Pitsenberger rushed for 173 yards and two touchdowns, Dante Reno passed for 208 yards and two touchdowns, and Yale beat Brown 34-22

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Reno's 2 TD passes, Daal's long scoring run lead Yale over Columbia 24-10

Dante Reno threw two touchdown passes, Billy Daal broke loose for an 81-yard score, and Yale defeated Columbia 24-10

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Yale beats Pennsylvania 35-13 behind Dante Reno's 3 touchdown passes

Dante Reno threw for 211 yards and three touchdowns, with 121 yards and two scores going to Nico Brown, and Yale beat Pennsylvania 35-13

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Josh Pitsenberger runs for 3 scores as Yale opens season with 28-10 win over Holy Cross

Josh Pitsenberger ran for 127 yards and three touchdowns and Yale opened its 152nd season of football with a 28-10 win over Holy Cross

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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