Notre Dame football score predictions: Irish vs. Stanford national picks

Here’s what the national experts think will happen when No. 9 Notre Dame takes on Stanford on Saturday at 10:30 p.m. ET in Palo Alto, Calif. The Irish are 32.5-point favorites, according to BetMGM.

Bleacher Report: Notre Dame 45, Stanford 7

“Stanford has only allowed 123 rushing yards, excluding sacks, in the last two games. If there’s any actual shot at springing the upset, it requires Stanford to slow ND’s scorching ground game. Otherwise, it’ll be ugly.” — David Kenyon

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CBS Sports: Stanford +32.5

“Picking against Notre Dame after a 63-point just win feels wrong, but there is enough going Stanford’s way to suggest the Cardinal can keep this rivalry game within a massive number. While nobody will confuse Stanford Stadium with the nation’s toughest environments, the home team is 4-1 straight-up in the Bay Area and just set a season high in points (31) in front of its local fans. Frank Reich‘s squad is simply much sharper and, frankly, quite competent at home. Combine that with the fact that Marcus Freeman may be content with sitting on a lead and keeping his guys healthy for the CFP, and a five-touchdown margin becomes awfully large.” — Carter Bahns

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USA TODAY Sports: All six experts pick Fighting Irish

Matt Hayes: Fighting Irish
Jordan Mendoza: Fighting Irish
Paul Meyerberg: Fighting Irish
Erick Smith: Fighting Irish
Eddie Timanus: Fighting Irish
Blake Toppmeyer: Fighting Irish

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Athlon Sports: All three experts pick Fighting Irish

Steven Lassan: Fighting Irish
Thomas Neumann: Fighting Irish
Kyle Wood: Fighting Irish

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College Football News: Notre Dame 41, Stanford 13

“There’s only one more shot for Jeremiyah Love to make any sort of a Heisman statement. The best running back in college football is a home run hitter from anywhere on the field, and he and Jadarian Price should hammer away on a Stanford run defense that’s been good, but hasn’t been challenged enough.

“Teams that try to run against the Cardinal are able to do it. Stanford is 0-4 when allowing more than 150 rushing yards, and Notre Dame is on fire, averaging well over 200 yards since the losses to Texas A&M and Miami. The offense is explosive and balanced, and the defense has turned into a rock as the season has gone on. There’s not enough of a consistent Stanford passing game to worry about. Keep the Cardinal from running well, and all is fine.” — Pete Fiutak

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