Baylor fires Dave Aranda, names Joe Klanderman interim head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 4:45 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Baylor Bears have fired head football coach Dave Aranda after a 25-24 loss to Kansas, dropping their record to 4-3. Joe Klanderman, the team's defensive coordinator, has been appointed as interim head coach. Aranda, who concluded his time with a 40-40 record, struggled to maintain momentum after a 12-2 season in 2021. Baylor is set to play UCF on Friday night, facing a challenging rest of the season.
- •Baylor's record is currently 4-3 overall and 2-2 in Big 12 play.
- •Joe Klanderman has been with Baylor for one season.
- •Aranda had a 40-40 record over his tenure.
- •Baylor will face UCF Friday night on the road.
- 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Baylor's interim head coach after firing Dave Aranda?
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