Returning to The Farm

Stanford Cardinal•January 7, 2026•sports

Key Points:

Stanford football announced the return of five coaches for the 2026 season, including offensive coaches Nate Byham (Tight Ends) and Malcolm Agnew (Running Backs), defensive coaches Andy Thompson (Inside Linebackers) and Kodi Whitfield (Safeties), and Ryan Deatrick as Director of Sports Performance.
Nate Byham has contributed to the development of top tight ends like Sam Roush, who led the ACC in tight end receiving yards in 2025, and helped improve Stanford’s offense to its highest scoring at Stanford Stadium since 2018.
Malcolm Agnew successfully led a young running back group in 2025, with standout performances from Micah Ford, and was named to the prestigious 2026