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 general manager Andrew Luck made the decision to fire head coach Troy Taylor, saying "certain aspects of the program need change."

When Stanford parted ways with football coach Troy Taylor earlier in the week, Bob Gregory already was long gone from the Cardinal staff. The former University of Washington defensive coordinator, linebackers coach and one-time interim coach was let go by Taylor once the season ended after directing the safeties and special teams in Palo Alto for two seasons,