Stanford vs Pittsburgh Prediction Football Picks Today 11/1/25

In this article we will formulate a Stanford vs Pittsburgh prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 1st at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 10 matchup. 

Stanford Cardinal Betting Preview

The Stanford Cardinal are 3-5 (2-3) this season after they lost to Miami by a score of 42-7 in their last game. Stanford was tied at seven at the half, but they allowed 21 points in the third quarter and 14 in the fourth for the blowout loss. The Cardinal were out gained by a total of 404-144, went 4-14 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Ben Gulbranson went 9-21 for 50 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while Cole Tabb rushed 19 times for 64 yards. Caden High led the receivers with three receptions for 36 yards and one score in the loss. The Stanford defense recorded zero sacks and five tackles for loss in the game. 

Prior to that game, Stanford defeated Florida State by a score of 20-13, but did lose to SMU by a score of 34-10 before that. The Cardinal have alternated wins and losses over their last seven games and they are currently tied for 11th in the ACC standings. Stanford has scored 17.5 points per game with 211.9 passing yards and 92.9 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 29.5 points against per game this season. Ben Gulbranson has thrown for 1,585 yards, eight touchdowns, and seven interceptions, while Cole Tabb has rushed for 376 yards and two scores on 86 carries this season. 

Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Panthers are 6-2 (4-1) this year after they defeated NC State by a score of 53-34 in their last game. Pittsburgh led 31-21 at halftime and added 15 points in the third quarter to put the game away. The Panthers out gained NC State by a total of 529-445, went 6-14 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at one in the game. Mason Heintschel went 28-48 for 423 yards and three touchdowns, while Ja’Kyrian Turner rushed 13 times for 50 yards and two scores. Cataurus Hicks led the receivers with four receptions for 120 yards and one touchdown in the win. The Pitt defense recorded zero sacks and three tackles for loss in the game. 

Prior to that game, Pittsburgh defeated Syracuse by a score of 30-13 and Florida State by a score of 34-31. The Panthers have won four games in a row and they are currently third in the ACC standings. Pittsburgh has scored 40.3 points per game with 302.4 passing yards and 119.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 22.0 points against per game this season. Mason Heintschel has thrown for 1,243 yards, nine touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Kenny Johnson has 33 catches for 502 yards and three scores this year. 

Why the Pittsburgh Panthers will win

• Stanford has lost each of its last seven November home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Pittsburgh has won each of its last four games.
• Stanford has failed to cover the spread in each of its last seven November home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Pittsburgh has covered the spread in each of its last four games.
• Stanford has lost the first half in eight of its last 10 home games against conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Eleven of Stanford’s last 12 home games in November have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Stanford has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 10 points or less of any FBS team this season (3).
• Stanford has suffered the equal-most road losses by a margin of 10+ points of any FBS team this season (4).
• Pittsburgh ranks 3rd among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (13.6).
• Pittsburgh ranks 8th among FBS teams for points per game this season (40.3).

Stanford vs Pittsburgh Prediction 

Pittsburgh comes into this matchup looking for their fifth win in a row and they have scored 30+ in all four of those wins, but they will be on the road here. Stanford plays their best football at home, where they are 3-0 with wins over SJSU, Boston College, and Florida State. The Cardinal have been a bit inconsistent and their defense is horrible, which could be a problem against this high scoring Pitt team. Take the Panthers to pull away in the second half for the cover. 

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