Football team at Stanford University announces starting quarterback as Oregon State transfer player
Stanford Football Prepares for a New Era with Ben Gulbranson as Starting Quarterback
Stanford's 2025 football team is set to begin a new chapter, with sixth-year transfer Ben Gulbranson named as the starting quarterback. Gulbranson, who previously played for Oregon State, brings a wealth of experience to the table, having started 10 games in 2022 with respectable stats and an overall record of 8-4[1][2][3][4].
The team is facing significant changes this season, with Frank Reich taking over as interim head coach following the departure of Troy Taylor. Reich has replaced the previous two-quarterback system with Gulbranson as the clear starter. The team is also adjusting to multiple seasons of losing records and is aiming for its first winning season since 2020[3][5].
The Cardinal's schedule is challenging, starting with an away game at Hawaii on August 23. This is followed by tougher road and home contests against teams like BYU and Boston College. Reich is confident in the team's progress and leadership, with Gulbranson expected to provide poise and steady play to help Stanford improve after multiple tough seasons[1][3][5].
Gulbranson's experience should prove invaluable in navigating the challenging road games ahead. His time with Oregon State has prepared him well for the tests posed by the BYU, Virginia, and SMU games, each of which presents a unique challenge for the Cardinal[1].
Andrew Luck, a program legend, is now the general manager of Stanford football. He is working closely with Reich to find the long-term answer at head coach for Stanford football. Luck's guidance will be crucial in steering the team towards success[6].
The Stanford football program has undergone numerous changes in recent years. The departure of longtime head coach David Shaw and the subsequent firing of Troy Taylor have left the team in a state of flux. However, with the arrival of Frank Reich and the steady leadership of Ben Gulbranson, there is hope that Stanford football can return to the winning ways of the early Shaw days[5].
- [1] "Stanford Football Names Ben Gulbranson as Starting Quarterback" - Stanford Daily
- [2] "Oregon State Transfer Ben Gulbranson Wins Stanford Starting QB Job" - ESPN
- [3] "Stanford Football: A New Era Begins with Ben Gulbranson and Frank Reich" - Stanford Athletics
- [4] "Ben Gulbranson: The Man to Lead Stanford Football's Recovery" - Sports Illustrated
- [5] "Stanford Football: The Road to Redemption" - NBC Sports
- [6] "Andrew Luck: The New Face of Stanford Football Management" - The Mercury News
The new era at Stanford Football finds Ben Gulbranson, an experienced quarterback transfer from Oregon State, steering the team that is seeking to break its losing record streak and secure its first winning season since 2020. While Gulbranson will face tough challenges in sports like American Football and NCAA Football, particularly against teams like BYU and Boston College, his time at Oregon State has prepared him well to navigate these tests.
