Stanford quarterback Ryan Burns (17) is tackled by Washington State defensive lineman Hercules Mata'afa (50) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

 Marcio Jose Sanchez

Last week: Lost to Washington State 42-16

This week: at Notre Dame (4:30 p.m., NBC)

Comment: Apparently, the loss to Washington wasn’t a blip. Considered a top-10 team — nationally — until that defeat, Stanford has been outscored 86-22 the past two weeks by UW and Washington State. That is not a typo. What the heck happened to this well-oiled machine? The cornerbacks are hurt. Christian McCaffrey is hurt. Everyone’s egos are hurt. The only possible good news: Notre Dame might be in even worse shape. 

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