In 2012 , Stanford went 12 - 2 .
In 2012 , Stanford running back Stepfan Taylor finished as the school 's all - time leader in career rushing yards ( 4,212 ) and tied the school record with 44 total touchdowns .
In 2012 , Stanford went 12 - 2 and running back Stepfan Taylor finished as the school 's all - time leader in career rushing yards ( 4,212 ) and tied the school record with 44 total touchdowns .