Pritchard’s First Game as Stanford Coach | San Jose News

San Jose News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 2m

Tavita Pritchard makes his debut as Stanford’s head coach this Saturday against Hawaii, stepping into the role after 17 years with the program and becoming the first permanent hire by GM Andrew Luck—his former college teammate. Pritchard, who spent 13 years as an assistant and previously coached quarterbacks in the NFL, now leads a team desperate for a turnaround after a winless season since 2018. His new staff includes defensive coordinator Kris Richard, a former NFL pro, and offensive coordinator Terry Heffernan, returning to Stanford. The offense will be anchored by sixth-year QB Davis…