Stanford Football Elevates Key Staffers as Andrew Luck Solidifies Front Office Vision
STANFORD, Calif. - As Stanford football continues to reshape its identity in the ACC era, General Manager Andrew Luck is making strategic moves behind the scenes to build a strong foundation for the future. Two key figures in the Cardinal’s football operation - Matt Doyle and Albert Garcia - have earned new titles that reflect their growing impact within the program.
Matt Doyle, a mainstay on The Farm for over a quarter-century, has been promoted to Associate General Manager for Football Administration, Player Development, and Alumni Relations. It’s a role that formalizes what Doyle has already been doing for years - serving as the connective tissue between players, alumni, and the broader Stanford football ecosystem.
“Matt is the glue of our staff,” Luck said, and that’s no exaggeration. Doyle’s fingerprints are all over the program, from managing team logistics to creating meaningful post-football pathways for players. His initiatives - like Stanford Football Alumni United, which fosters mentorship and career development through alumni engagement, and Card4Life, a program supporting summer and post-graduate career opportunities - have become cornerstones of Stanford’s holistic approach to player development.
Doyle’s responsibilities also extend into the nuts and bolts of football operations. He’s been the go-to for everything from budgeting and bowl game coordination to running Stanford’s football camps and clinics. And when it comes to fundraising and alumni outreach, he’s the guy keeping former players connected to the program they helped build.
Now, with a new title and broader scope, Doyle will continue to be a vital presence in the front office - one that embodies the balance Stanford strives for between athletic excellence and life beyond the field.
While Doyle brings institutional knowledge and long-term vision, Albert Garcia represents the program’s forward-looking edge - especially when it comes to recruiting. After joining the staff in 2023 as Assistant Director of Football Player Personnel, Garcia has quickly climbed the ranks and now takes over as Director of Recruiting Strategy and High School Personnel.
“Albert is a tireless worker,” Luck said. “He’s been instrumental in helping us build recruiting classes filled with young men who fit what we’re trying to build here at Stanford.”
And the results speak for themselves. Since Garcia’s arrival, Stanford has landed three consecutive top-40 recruiting classes - a notable achievement as the program adjusts to life in the ACC. Even more impressive, at least 22 true freshmen saw the field in each of those seasons from 2023 to 2025, a clear sign that the talent pipeline is not just deep, but ready to contribute right away.
Garcia has also helped Stanford evolve with the times. Historically conservative in the transfer portal, the Cardinal leaned in under his watch - bringing in 17 transfers ahead of the 2025 season.
That single-year haul eclipsed the program’s previous total transfer additions combined. It’s a shift in philosophy that’s already paying off.
Among the players Garcia helped bring to Stanford, three earned All-ACC honors in 2025: Jay Green, Clay Patterson, and CJ Williams. In total, five Cardinal players made the All-ACC team last season - the most Stanford has had since joining the conference.
With Doyle anchoring the program’s culture and infrastructure, and Garcia helping to shape its future through recruiting, Stanford’s front office is starting to reflect the same blend of tradition and innovation that the team hopes to bring to the field.
Andrew Luck’s vision is clear: build a football program that’s competitive in the ACC, rooted in Stanford values, and equipped to adapt in a rapidly changing college football landscape. Promotions like these aren’t just symbolic - they’re strategic. And they suggest that Stanford isn’t just planning for next season - they’re building for the long haul.