Stanford Athletic Director Bernard Muir Resigns After 13-Year Tenure

Muir's departure follows a complex legacy of NCAA titles, program struggles, and challenges adapting to college sports' evolving landscape.

Bernard Muir will step down as Stanford's athletic director before the end of the school year after 13 years in the position.
During his tenure, Stanford won over 30 NCAA championships and eight Directors' Cups, but revenue sports like football and men's basketball struggled significantly in recent years.
Muir faced criticism for Stanford's slow adaptation to the NIL era and the transfer portal, which led to the loss of key athletes and challenges in recruiting talent.
His leadership was marked by controversies, including the attempted elimination of 11 athletic programs in 2020, which was reversed after backlash from alumni and athletes.
Stanford recently transitioned to the ACC after the collapse of the Pac-12, a move seen as critical for the athletic department's future despite financial concessions.