Particle.news
Download on the App Store
11 ARTICLES
·
3w ago

Stanford Names Frank Reich Interim Football Coach for 2025

The former NFL head coach joins Andrew Luck in leading Stanford's football program through a transitional phase following Troy Taylor's dismissal.

Oct 8, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich watches their game against the Detroit Lions from the sidelines in the second quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports/File photo
Head coach Frank Reich of the Indianapolis Colts watches as Andrew Luck warms up before the game against the Houston Texans during the Wild Card Round at NRG Stadium on Jan. 5, 2019 in Houston, Texas.
Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich walks onto the field before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) warms up as head coach Frank Reich looks on prior to an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in East Rutherford, N.J, Oct. 14, 2018.

Overview

  • Frank Reich, former NFL head coach, has been appointed as Stanford's interim football coach for the 2025 season under a one-year agreement.
  • The decision follows the dismissal of Troy Taylor, who was fired on March 25, 2025, after investigations revealed misconduct involving female staff members.
  • Reich, who has no prior college coaching experience, brings extensive NFL credentials, including a Super Bowl win as offensive coordinator with the Philadelphia Eagles.
  • Stanford is promoting Nate Byham to offensive coordinator, with Byham set to call plays for the team during this transitional year.
  • Andrew Luck, Stanford's football general manager and Reich's former quarterback with the Colts, played a central role in recruiting Reich to stabilize the struggling program.