One of Matt's bucket list items was to see a "big time" college football game. When he saw that Norte Dame would be playing at Stanford while we were in the Bay Area, he couldn't resist tickets. 
We got to the area a little early to see the town and tour the campus.
We ate lunch at this cute little spot and walked around some of the shops on University Ave.
Then we parked the car in one of the residential neighborhoods to avoid the parking fee and make it easier to leave after the game tonight. I just loved this house!
The campus was so lively with tailgating parties everywhere, the band playing, a Norte Dame BBQ and lots of families walking and biking around campus.
We walked to Hoover Hall…the tallest building on campus
and saw some of the beautiful architecture. The campus is so clean
and this church was absolutely spectacular.
Then it was on to the stadium to find our seats.
We were seated with a lot of very passionate Norte Dame fans and a few Stanford fans, but everyone was on their best behavior.
It was Senior Night, so all of the seniors from Stanford were recognized individually before the game.
We had a great seats and the game was so good…high scoring and a continuous back and forth battle.
It was about 40 degrees, but luckily we came prepared.
Stanford scored a winning field goal with 6 seconds left! It was so cool being there in person and seeing all of the fans storm the field. We definitely got our money's worth!
These fans sure know how to tailgate! Before the game, we saw full hard liquor displays, bottles of wine, large screen tvs and amazing displays of food. After the game was no different. Stringed lights, bonfire pits and dessert to end a fun night!
