Stanford Coach Troy Taylor Retained Despite Misconduct Investigations

Two investigations confirmed bullying and discriminatory behavior by Taylor, who remains in his role with a commitment to improve leadership.

Troy Taylor, Stanford's head football coach, faced two separate investigations into allegations of bullying and discriminatory behavior targeting female staffers.
The first investigation, launched in May 2023, resulted in Taylor signing a warning letter in February 2024 acknowledging potential termination if his conduct persisted.
A second investigation in mid-2024 found ongoing patterns of misconduct, including attempts to remove a compliance officer who reported NCAA violations.
Both investigations concluded that Taylor's behavior created a hostile work environment, particularly affecting women, and violated Stanford's workplace standards.
Despite these findings, Stanford retained Taylor, citing coaching and his commitment to fostering a respectful workplace as measures to address the issues.