Stanford will play against TCU in the 2017 Alamo Bowl, per Brett McMurphy. Currently, the Alamo Bowl is the most prestigious Pac-12 Bowl outside of the New Year’s Six.
How Did We Get Here?
Despite opening the season 1-2 (with only a win against the hapless Rice Owls), Stanford regained its footing and rattled off eight wins in its last nine regular-season games. Stanford capped off the season with upset wins over #11 Washington and #14 Notre Dame.
Even playing on a sprained ankle for much of the season, Bryce Love had arguably the best season of a runningback ever.