The Cardinal were led by fourth-year head coach David Shaw.

They played their home games at Stanford Stadium and were members of the North Division of the Pac-12 Conference.

They were invited to the Foster Farms Bowl where they defeated Maryland.

Quarterbacks Running backs Fullbacks Wide receivers Offensive Guards/Offensive tackles Tight ends Centers Defensive tackles Defensive ends Linebackers Defensive backs Safeties Punters/Kickers Long snappers Terms: [2] Following each week's games, Pac-12 conference officials select the players of the week from the conference's teams.

Offense *Numbers in parentheses (2) indicate multiple All-Pac-12 Team Conference selections for that individual.