Stanford football enters Big Game with confidence after a thrilling win over No. 19 Louisville, aiming to reclaim the Axe in Berkeley.

Justin Lamson — Stanford’s backup quarterback who typically enters the game in short-yardage situations — ran for two touchdowns in the first quarter, both from two yards out to give the Cardinal a 14-0 lead after one. He has seven rushing touchdowns this season, setting the Stanford record by a quarterback.

At last, an opponent on Cal’s schedule that we recognize. After weeks of largely unfamiliar ACC fare, the Bears meet century-old rival Stanford on Saturday at M