Stanford Fires Coach Taylor Amid Misconduct Allegations

Stanford University has fired head football coach Troy Taylor following allegations of mistreatment towards staff members, particularly women, and multiple investigations into his conduct. Andrew Luck, the general manager of Stanford's football program, announced the decision, emphasizing the need for a program 'reset' and expressing that Taylor was not suitable to lead the team. Taylor's tenure, which began before the 2023 season, was marred by reports of hostile behavior, with investigations revealing personal attacks on staff and efforts to retaliate against an NCAA compliance officer. Despite prior warnings and additional training to correct his behavior, Taylor was let go after Stanford determined his actions were not in line with university standards. As Luck's first major action since his appointment, the decision underscores his authority within the football program and initiates the search for a new coach. Taylor leaves with a record of 6-18 over two seasons.