After disappointing defensive and offensive performances versus the Washington schools, Stanford rebounded versus Notre Dame, and they left South Bend with a victory. Specifically, the defense led the way for the Cardinal as they were responsible for nine points. What was the difference for the Cardinal defense against the Fighting Irish? Quenton Meeks.
This year with a healthy Quenton Meeks, Stanford has gone undefeated. Against Kansas State, Quenton Meeks recorded his first interception of the year. Against USC, Quenton Meeks and company shut down star receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, and against Notre Dame, Quenton Meeks had a pick six that put Stanford back in the game.