Notre Dame running back Armando Allen is tackled in front of Stanford safety Delano Howell during first half in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010.

Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Stanford Cardinal jumps to greet Owen Marecic after Marecic intercepted a pass for a touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium.

Michael Floyd of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish catches a pass as Barry Browning of the Stanford Cardinal tries to defend at Notre Dame Stadium.

Notre Dame QB Dayne Crist is hit by Matt Masifilo of the Stanford Cardinal causing an interception at Notre Dame Stadium.

Owen Marecic of the Stanford Cardinal jumps over the line to score an offensive touchdown. He also scored on an interception return during the game.

Stanford wide receiver Doug Baldwin, left, attempts to catch a ball in the end zone in front of Notre Dame cornerback Robert Blanton during first half. Baldwin was ruled out of bounds.

Coby Fleener of the Stanford Cardinal catches a touchdown pass as Brian Smith of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish tries to defend at Notre Dame Stadium.

Notre Dame tight end Kyle Rudolph, top, is tackled by Stanford safety Delano Howell during the first half.

Armando Allen is tackled by Shayne Skov of the Stanford Cardinal at Notre Dame Stadium. Stanford defeated Notre Dame 37-14.

Notre Dame wide receiver Michael Floyd, left, goes up over Stanford cornerback Johnson Bademosi to make a catch during the first half.

Stanford linebacker Shayne Skov, right, hits Notre Dame quarterback Dayne Crist to cause a fumble during first half. Stanford recovered the football.

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly, left, greets, Stanford head coach Jim Harbaugh before the start of their NCAA game in South Bend.