Baylor fires head coach Dave Aranda after disappointing season start
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 3:47 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Baylor University has parted ways with head football coach Dave Aranda after seven seasons. The Bears' recent 25-24 loss to Kansas, which ended a 14-game winning streak against them, was a significant factor in the decision. Aranda's tenure included a memorable 2021 season, where he led the Bears to a Big 12 title and a Sugar Bowl victory. However, the team struggled with consistency, finishing with a 40-40 overall record. Defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman will take over as interim head coach for the remainder of the season as Baylor looks to improve its standing in the Big 12 Conference.
- •Baylor fires Dave Aranda after a 25-24 loss to Kansas
- •Aranda finished with a 40-40 record during his tenure
- •Joe Klanderman named interim head coach for the rest of the season
- •Aranda led Baylor to a Big 12 championship in 2021
- •The Bears struggled to maintain consistency with four losing seasons
- 3:47 PMYahoo Sports — Baylor reportedly fires head coach Dave Aranda, Joe Klanderman to serve as interim
- 3:47 PMCBS Sports — Baylor fires Dave Aranda: Bears part ways with 7th-year coach after disappointing loss to Kansas
- 3:46 PMYahoo Sports — Baylor Bears fire head coach Dave Aranda after third loss
"After seven seasons with the program, Baylor Bears head coach Dave Aranda has been fired, per reports.
"Aranda led the Bears to the 2021 Big 12 title, but finished with four losing seasons
"Aranda tallied a 40-40 record over seven seasons.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 25, 2026, 3:47 PMBaylor reportedly fires head coach Dave Aranda, Joe Klanderman to serve as interim
Aranda tallied a 40-40 record over seven seasons.
- CBS SportsOct 25, 2026, 3:47 PMBaylor fires Dave Aranda: Bears part ways with 7th-year coach after disappointing loss to Kansas
Aranda led the Bears to the 2021 Big 12 title, but finished with four losing seasons
- Yahoo SportsOct 25, 2026, 3:46 PMBaylor Bears fire head coach Dave Aranda after third loss
After seven seasons with the program, Baylor Bears head coach Dave Aranda has been fired, per reports.
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