History of Troy Taylor (American football) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 26, 2025

Troy Taylor is an American football coach and former player. He served as the head football coach at Stanford University from 2023 until March 2025. Prior to coaching, Taylor played quarterback professionally for the New York Jets in the NFL, after being drafted in the fourth round in 1990. He played college football at California-Berkeley.

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April 5, 1968: Troy Taylor Born

On April 5, 1968, Troy Scott Taylor was born. He later became an American football coach and former player.

February 18, 2016: Joins Eastern Washington

On February 18, 2016, Troy Taylor was announced as the passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach for Eastern Washington.

December 17, 2018: Named Head Coach at Sacramento State

On December 17, 2018, Troy Taylor accepted the head coaching position at Sacramento State after serving as the offensive coordinator at Utah for two years.

August 31, 2019: Collegiate Head Coaching Debut

On August 31, 2019, Troy Taylor made his debut as a collegiate head coach, leading his team to a 77–19 victory over Southern Oregon.

November 23, 2019: Big Sky Conference Title

On November 23, 2019, Troy Taylor and his Hornets football team clinched the school's first-ever share of the Big Sky Conference title with a 27–17 victory over UC Davis Aggies in the 2019 Causeway Classic game. It was Sacramento State's first Big Sky Conference title since 1996.

November 19, 2022: Undefeated Season and Big Sky Conference Title

On November 19, 2022, Troy Taylor led the Hornets to their first undefeated regular season in school history after a 27–21 victory over UC Davis in the 2022 Causeway Classic, securing their third Big Sky Conference title.

December 10, 2022: Hired as Head Coach at Stanford

On December 10, 2022, Troy Taylor was hired as the next head coach at Stanford, succeeding David Shaw.

March 2025: Fired from Stanford

In March 2025, Troy Taylor was fired from his head coach position at Stanford University after back-to-back 3-9 seasons.

March 25, 2025: Fired from Stanford

On March 25, 2025, Troy Taylor was fired from his head coach position at Stanford University following back to back 3-9 seasons, and an investigation into alleged bullying of members of the Stanford athletic department.