Stanford is hiring former NFL coach Frank Reich to lead the program on an interim basis following Troy Taylor’s firing, according to 247Sports’/CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. Reich is joining the Cardinal on a one-year deal with Stanford expected to launch a national search following the 2025 season.
Stanford is also promoting tight ends coach Nate Byham to offensive coordinator in a corresponding move, according to ESPN. The 36-year-old Byham, a former tight end at Pittsburgh, is entering his third season on Stanford’s staff.
This also serves as a reunion for Reich and Stanford general manager Andrew Luck; Reich coached Luck with the Indianapolis Colts for one season in 2018.
Stanford is giving Reich his first opportunity as a collegiate coach, though he brings over 17 years of experience as a professional assistant and head coach. Reich, a former quarterback at Maryland and in the NFL, earned his first head coaching opportunity with the Colts in 2018.
From 2018-22, Reich guided the Colts to a 40-33-1 record with three winning seasons and two appearances in the NFL Playoffs. Reich spent the 2023 seasons with the Carolina Panthers, where he was fired after a 1-10 start to the campaign. Reich has not actively coached since.
Prior to making the move to Indianapolis, Reich was the offensive coordinator for the then-San Diego Chargers (2014-15) and the Philadelphia Eagles (2016-17). In 2017, he helped the Eagles win their first Super Bowl in franchise history.
Stanford fired Taylor on March 25, less than a week after it was revealed that university investigations found he mistreated female staffers, according to documents obtained by ESPN. The decision was announced by Luck.
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Author : Will Backus
Publish date : 2025-03-31 14:44:00
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