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.

Stanford football head coach Troy Taylor has been fired, team officials announced Tuesday, following a report that he was investigated twice for allegedly mistreating staffers. ESPN reported last week that Taylor had been investigated twice in his time with the team,