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.

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

The Stanford football team has a head coaching job available after a surprising move to fire Troy Taylor. Andrew Luck, the former NFL and Stanford QB, is the new general manager at Stanford. Luck decided to move on from Taylor and begin a new chapter of Cardinal football,