Dave Aranda faces critical season with Baylor ahead of 2026 opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 11:05 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Head coach Dave Aranda is under significant pressure as he enters the 2026 season with Baylor. Ranked by CBS Sports as the most vulnerable Power Four coach, he holds a combined record of 36-37 over six years and has seen four losing seasons. His job security has reached an all-time low, with a rating of 5.0 in CBS Sports’ job security index, suggesting that early losses could lead to his firing. Aranda's prospects are complicated by the arrival of former five-star quarterback DJ Lagway from the transfer portal, who is expected to revitalize the team. Baylor’s upcoming schedule will be crucial for Aranda’s future.
- •Dave Aranda's job security is rated at 5.0 by CBS Sports.
- •Baylor has four losing seasons in the last six years under Aranda.
- •The team's performance will be critical for Aranda's future.
- •DJ Lagway has transferred to Baylor in hopes of improving results.
- •The 2026 season begins in six weeks.
- 11:05 PMYahoo Sports — Dave Aranda Must Win Now or Face Baylor Fire
"CBS Sports ranks Dave Aranda as the most vulnerable Power Four coach. His job security is at an all-time low heading into 2026.
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