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

Quarter: Spring
Instructor(s): Matt Doyle, Andrew Luck
Duration: 6 weeks
Location: On-campus
Date(s): Apr 7—May 12
Class Recording Available: No
Class Meeting Day: Tuesdays
Grade Restriction: NGR only; no credit/letter grade
Class Meeting Time: 6:30—8:00 pm (PT)
Please Note: This course has a different schedule than what was previously published. The course will meet on 5 Tuesdays, April 7, April 14, April 21, May 5, and May 12, plus Wednesday, April 29, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm (PT).
Tuition: $365
   
Refund Deadline: Apr 9
 
Unit(s): 0
   
Enrollment Limit: 120
  
Status: Open
 
Quarter: Spring
Day: Tuesdays
Duration: 6 weeks
Time: 6:30—8:00 pm (PT)
Date(s): Apr 7—May 12
Unit(s): 0
Location: On-campus
 
Tuition: $365
 
Refund Deadline: Apr 9
 
Instructor(s): Matt Doyle, Andrew Luck
 
Grade Restriction: NGR only; no credit/letter grade
 
Enrollment Limit: 120
 
Recording Available: No
 
Status: Open
 
Please Note: This course has a different schedule than what was previously published. The course will meet on 5 Tuesdays, April 7, April 14, April 21, May 5, and May 12, plus Wednesday, April 29, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm (PT).
 
 
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 26th 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:

John Lynch, President of Football Operations/General Manager, San Francisco 49ers; Former Stanford Safety and Quarterback

Christian McCaffrey, Current NFL All-Pro, San Francisco 49ers; Former Stanford Running Back

Jim Plunkett, Former NFL Player, New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, and Oakland Raiders; Former Stanford Quarterback

Tavita Pritchard, Current Stanford Football Head Coach; Former Stanford Quarterback

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.

MATT DOYLE
Associate General Manager, Football Administration, Player Development & Alumni Relations, 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.