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SPT 14 Z — Inside the Huddle: Great Moments in Stanford Football History

Quarter: Spring
Instructor(s): Matt Doyle, Andrew Luck
Duration: 6 weeks
Location: Online
Date(s): Mar 30—May 6
Class Recording Available: Yes
Class Meeting Day: Wednesdays
Grade Restriction: NGR only; no credit/letter grade
Class Meeting Time: 6:00—7:30 pm (PT)
Please Note: Class will meet on Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm (PT). Note: No class Wednesday, April 1. The first class will meet on Monday, March 30 instead.
Tuition: $365
   
Refund Deadline: Apr 1
 
Unit(s): 0
   
Status: Registration opens Feb 23 8:30 am (PT)
 
Quarter: Spring
Day: Wednesdays
Duration: 6 weeks
Time: 6:00—7:30 pm (PT)
Date(s): Mar 30—May 6
Unit(s): 0
Location: Online
 
Tuition: $365
 
Refund Deadline: Apr 1
 
Instructor(s): Matt Doyle, Andrew Luck
 
Grade Restriction: NGR only; no credit/letter grade
 
Recording Available: Yes
 
Status: Registration opens Feb 23 8:30 am (PT)
 
Please Note: Class will meet on Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm (PT). Note: No class Wednesday, April 1. The first class will meet on Monday, March 30 instead.
 
 
Few college programs combine academic rigor and athletic excellence as distinctively as Stanford football. From the roar of the Big Game to the precision of a John Elway pass, the Cardinal story mirrors the university’s blend of intellect, grit, and heart. Today, as college athletics evolves through NIL opportunities, conference realignment, and new player pathways, Stanford stands at a crossroads—balancing tradition with transformation.

In his 25th season with Stanford football, Matt Doyle leads this insider’s look at 130 years of Cardinal history and what lies ahead. A two-session centerpiece revisits the Andrew Luck era, with Luck himself—now Stanford football’s general manager—reflecting on leadership, resilience, and the team’s resurgence in the 2010s. Participants will relive iconic games, analyze Heisman campaigns from Jim Plunkett to Christian McCaffrey, and hear directly from former players and distinguished guests. Luck returns for the final session to discuss recruiting, team culture, and the enduring ideal of the scholar-athlete—exploring how Stanford football’s legacy can shape the sport’s future.

Guest speakers include:

Christian McCaffrey, NFL Player, San Francisco 49ers; Former Stanford Running Back

Richard Sherman, Former NFL Player, Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Former Stanford Cornerback

Please note: The speaker list may be updated as additional participants are confirmed.

Students can choose to attend this course on campus or online. Sign up for Section H if you think you might attend class on the Stanford campus at least once. There is no commitment—you can still choose to attend via Zoom for any session. Sign up for Section Z if you know you will exclusively attend via Zoom.

MATT DOYLE
Senior Associate Athletics Director, Stanford

Matt Doyle is in his 26th season with the Stanford athletic program, where he oversees day-to-day football operations and directs player development. He is an adjunct professor at the University of San Francisco for the Sport Management program. He is on the Rose Bowl Game Advisory Committee, the College Football Playoff Advisory Committee. Doyle received the 2012 Director of Football Operations of the Year award. He received an MS in sport management from the University of San Francisco.

ANDREW LUCK
General Manager of Football, Stanford

Andrew Luck is one of the most celebrated quarterbacks in Stanford history. A two-time Heisman Trophy finalist and Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year, Luck led the Cardinal to the 2011 Orange Bowl and the 2013 Rose Bowl, cementing the program’s national resurgence. Drafted first overall by the Indianapolis Colts, he became a four-time Pro Bowl selection before retiring from the NFL in 2019.