Following the first investigation, in 2023, Taylor was warned that he could be fired if the conduct continued, according to an ESPN report. It did continue, with a second investigation a year later. But Taylor remained employed and coached the Cardinal to a second consecutive 3-9 season.

Stanford was in the market for a new head coach after firing Troy Taylor due to his alleged workplace behavior. Taylor reportedly bullied and belittled female athletic staffers. The university initially stood by Taylor, but reversed course a few days later, firing the head coach. In two seasons with Stanford, Taylor went 6-18.

Stanford fired Troy Taylor, less than one week after an ESPN report outlined instances in which he had allegedly bullied and belittled female staffers

Stanford fired football coach Troy Taylor following a report last week that he had been investigated twice for allegedly mistreating staffers.

Stanford fired football coach Troy Taylor following a report last week that he had been investigated twice for allegedly mistreating staffers. General manager Andrew Luck announced the decision on Tuesday in his first major move since taking over in his role running the entire football program.

Who could the Cardinal turn toward? The timing puts Stanford in a tough spot with candidate pool that doesn't feel deep.

When Andrew Luck decided Stanford needed to change its head football coach at an unusual time in late March, he turned to a familiar face.

General manager Andrew Luck announced the decision in his first major move since taking over in his role running the entire football program

Stanford fired football coach Troy Taylor on Tuesday following two losing seasons, two investigations into his inappropriate behavior and one embarrassing leak to the news media. Specifically, Andrew Luck fired Taylor.