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.

General manager Andrew Luck announced the decision in his first major move since taking over in his role running the entire football program

Stanford fired Troy Taylor, less than one week after an ESPN report outlined instances in which he had allegedly bullied and belittled female staffers