Conference Pac-12 Conference Coaches No. 12 2016 record 10–3 (6–3 Pac-12) | Division North Division AP No. 12 Head coach David Shaw (6th year) | |
The 2016 Stanford Cardinal football team represented Stanford University in the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cardinal were led by sixth-year head coach David Shaw. They played their home games at Stanford Stadium and were members of the North Division of the Pac-12 Conference.
Previous season
In 2015, the Cardinal were the champions of the Pac-12 for the third time in four years, defeating Iowa 45–16 in the Rose Bowl.
Stanford finished the season ranked #3 in the final Coaches Poll, their highest final ranking in the history of that poll. They were similarly ranked #3 in the final AP Poll, their highest final ranking in 75 years, following the 1940 national championship season.
References
2016 Stanford Cardinal football team Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA