Notre Dame quarterback Tommy Rees throws against Stanford during the first half.

Stanford quarterback Kevin Hogan (8) throws against Notre Dame during the first half.

Stanford wide receiver Devon Cajuste (89) catches a touchdown pass against Notre Dame during the first half.

Stanford tight end Davis Dudchock (83) leaps over Notre Dame cornerback Bennett Jackson, bottom left, after a reception during the first half.

Stanford wide receiver Ty Montgomery (7) is tackled by Notre Dame cornerback KeiVarae Russell (6) after a reception.

Notre Dame running back Tarean Folston, top left, leaps as he carries the ball against Stanford.

Head Coach Brian Kelly of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on from the sidelines against the Stanford Cardinal during the first quarter.

Cajuste Devon (89) of the Stanford Cardinal catches a sixteen yard touchdown pass against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first quarter.

Austin Collinsworth (28) of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish intercepts this pass over the head of Devon Cajuste (89) of the Stanford Cardinal during the second quarter.

Corey Robinson (88) of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish catches this pass over Wayne Lyons (2) of the Stanford Cardinals.