Baylor fires head coach Dave Aranda after tough losses

Baylor University has terminated head coach Dave Aranda following a disappointing 2026 season. The Bears, who started strong at 4-1, suffered upset losses to TCU and Kansas, with the latter featuring a notable collapse after leading by 11 points in the fourth quarter. Defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman will take over as interim head coach for the remainder of the season as the program looks for a replacement. Potential candidates include Jeff Traylor from Texas-San Antonio and Willie Fritz from Houston, both of whom have strong Texas ties and impressive coaching records.

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