Focusing only on coaching football, Reich will be able to continue the development of the Stanford players while implementing a scheme that works best for his current players. Known for his elite offensive mind, the Cardinal could look to become much more of an offensive juggernaut this season.

Luck moved quickly in his new role as general manager of the football program, hiring Reich less than a week after making the decision to fire Taylor following a report that became public saying Taylor had been investigated twice for allegedly mistreating staffers.

Luck is shouldering the load, while Reich’s only objective for the rest of 2025 is to coach football. Luck said his role as general manager at Stanford continues to prioritize fundraising for NIL and creating new revenue streams to keep up in this fast-paced era of college athletics.