Baylor fans call for Dave Aranda firing after loss to Auburn
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 2:34 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Baylor fell to Auburn 17-16 in the season opener on September 6. Head coach Dave Aranda faced immediate criticism from fans following a failed two-point conversion attempt in the game's final stages. The decision to go for the win instead of playing for overtime drew intense backlash on social media and team message boards. Quarterback DJ Lagway played through an injury during the contest, and the offense struggled to reach the end zone throughout the game. The loss follows a disappointing campaign last season, leaving Aranda under significant pressure from the fanbase. Baylor looks to recover in upcoming games against Prairie View A&M and Louisiana Tech while managing personnel health.
- •Auburn defeated Baylor 17-16 in the season opener.
- •Fan criticism centered on Aranda’s decision to attempt a two-point conversion for the win.
- •Quarterback DJ Lagway competed through an injury during the loss.
- •Baylor faces upcoming games against Prairie View A&M and Louisiana Tech.
- 2:34 AMYahoo Sports — Go for it or not? Dave Aranda's 2-point decision that led to Baylor's loss to Auburn won't lose him his job, but he's running out of time regardless
- 1:24 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Fire Dave Aranda,’ ‘GET OUT’ — Calls Mount for Baylor to Cut Ties With HC After ‘Ludicrous’ Decisions in Week 1 Loss to Auburn
"The Baylor Bears suffered a gut-wrenching defeat to the Auburn Tigers, 17-16, in the season opener. Baylor HC Dave Aranda has had his fair share of criticism headed his way, and after his controversial decision to go for two for the win didn’t pay off, he’s getting destroyed for his choice.
"You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone at Baylor who disagreed with Aranda’s decision to go for two and a victory over Auburn. But not getting it still carries repercussions.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 2:34 AMGo for it or not? Dave Aranda's 2-point decision that led to Baylor's loss to Auburn won't lose him his job, but he's running out of time regardless
You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone at Baylor who disagreed with Aranda’s decision to go for two and a victory over Auburn. But not getting it still carries repercussions.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 1:24 AM‘Fire Dave Aranda,’ ‘GET OUT’ — Calls Mount for Baylor to Cut Ties With HC After ‘Ludicrous’ Decisions in Week 1 Loss to Auburn
The Baylor Bears suffered a gut-wrenching defeat to the Auburn Tigers, 17-16, in the season opener. Baylor HC Dave Aranda has had his fair share of criticism headed his way, and after his controversial decision to go for two for the win didn’t pay off, he’s getting destroyed for his choice.
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