The 1987 Stanford Cardinal football team represented Stanford University as a member of the Pacific-10 Conference (Pac-10) during the 1987 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Jack Elway, the Cardinal compiled an overall record of 5âÂÂ6 with a mark of 4âÂÂ4 in conference play, tying for fifth place in the Pac-10. The team played home games at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California.