For Stanford football in 2018, Love isn't all you need.
The Cardinal will need a better defense, and special teams to remain steady.
Yet even still, star running back Bryce Love holds the keys for the Cardinal entering his final season on The Farm. And because he and his big-play ability is back, Stanford remains one of the top contenders to win the Pac-12 North for a second consecutive season.
As the kickoff to The Oregonian/OregonLive’s 2018 college football preview in the Pac-12, we examine Stanford. Monday through Saturday this week, we'll look at the Pac-12 North's division.