Stanford's last second field goal buries Notre Dame's playoff hopes

In a back and forth game, Stanford kicker Conrad Ukropina hit a last second field goal to give the Cardinal a 38-36 win over Notre Dame. The loss now eliminates the Irish from the playoff picture.

Here's what you need to know:

• Kevin Hogan completed 17 of 21 for 269 yards and a season high four touchdowns.
• Christian McCaffrey broke Reggie Bush's Pac-12 single-season all-purpose yards mark of 2,890.
• With Irish running back C.J. Prosise out of the lineup with a high ankle sprain, freshman Josh Adams stepped in, rushing for 169 yards and one touchdown.
• Cardinal receiver Devon Cajuste recorded a season high 125 yards and one touchdown.
• DeShone Kizer threw for 234 yards and rushed for 128 more.
• Stanford had no turnovers and only one five yard penalty in the game.
• Stanford reclaims the Legends Trophy.
• The home team has won each of the last five meetings.
• There were six lead changes in the game.

Play of the Game

After the Fighting Irish grabbed the lead with 30 seconds left, Hogan marched Stanford into field goal range. On the last play of the game, Ukropina hit a 45-yard field goal to win the game.

Stanford head to Santa Clara to face USC in the Pac-12 Championship Game, while Notre Dame will wait to see which bowl game they are awarded.