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Stanford Names Tavita Pritchard New Head Football Coach

12/1/2025

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Tavita Pritchard is Stanford University's new head football coach.
A search led by general manager Andrew Luck identified Tavita Pritchard.
Pritchard is a former Stanford quarterback who spent 13 years coaching at Stanford and most recently coached quarterbacks for the Washington Commanders.
He will replace interim coach Frank Reich, who led the team to a 4-7 record this season.
The Cardinal have not had a winning season since 2018.

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Story summary

Tavita Pritchard is Stanford University's new head football coach.
A search led by general manager Andrew Luck identified Tavita Pritchard.
Pritchard is a former Stanford quarterback who spent 13 years coaching at Stanford and most recently coached quarterbacks for the Washington Commanders.
He will replace interim coach Frank Reich, who led the team to a 4-7 record this season.
The Cardinal have not had a winning season since 2018.