STANFORD, Calif. – Frank Reich has been named Stanford’s interim head football coach as announced Monday by Stanford Football General Manager Andrew Luck.
The 36th head coach in program history, Reich will serve as interim head coach for the 2025 campaign. Reich will be introduced at a press conference on Tuesday.
“I could not be more excited for our coaches, staff and players to have Frank as our head football coach for the 2025 season,” said Luck, who was named to his newly-created post on Nov. 30, 2024. “I have experienced first-hand the incredible impact Frank has demonstrated as a leader and have full confidence he is the perfect steward for this season of Stanford Football. Frank is a teacher, a winner and a coach of the highest caliber. Frank’s values align seamlessly with our vision for this program and I firmly believe in his ability to maximize the on-field potential of our student-athletes while serving as a role model in all aspects of their personal growth.”
Reich is one of the sport’s most well-respected offensive minds thanks to over 30 years in professional football, combining a 14-year playing career as an NFL quarterback with 18 seasons in various coaching roles. Reich was a member of six Super Bowl teams overall, four as a player with the Buffalo Bills (1991-94), and twice as a coach.
Highly regarded in NFL circles with a knack for building lasting relationships, Reich’s six-year head coaching tenure included five seasons with the Indianapolis Colts (2018-22) before his final stop at the helm of the Carolina Panthers (2023). Reich’s NFL resume also includes four years as an offensive coordinator, including two seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles (2016-17), the second of which resulted in the franchise’s first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl LII (2018).
Reich’s first season as Indianapolis head coach in 2018 coincided with the final season of Luck’s playing career. Despite a 1-5 start, Reich guided the Colts to a 10-6 overall record and an appearance in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs during a season that was highlighted by Luck earning Pro Bowl honors while being named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year.
“I am thrilled to be working with Andrew again to help take an important step in establishing his vision for the Stanford Football program,” said Reich. “Andrew is an elite leader and competitor, and those traits, along with his genuine passion for this university, resonated in every way…
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