Robert Griffin III expresses interest in Baylor's head coaching vacancy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 6:32 PM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Robert Griffin III expresses interest in Baylor's head coaching vacancy
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Robert Griffin III stated he is "100%" interested in becoming the head coach at Baylor University following the firing of Dave Aranda. Griffin, who played quarterback at Baylor from 2008 to 2011 and won the Heisman Trophy in 2011, emphasized the need for the program to return to winning ways. He discussed his connection with the athletic director, stating they understand how to recruit effectively at Baylor. Currently, defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman is serving as interim head coach for the remainder of the season after Baylor's recent losses against TCU and Kansas.

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  • •Baylor fired head coach Dave Aranda over the weekend.
  • •Griffin played at Baylor and won the Heisman Trophy in 2011.
  • •Klanderman is interim head coach after recent losses.
  • •Baylor is 4-3 overall and 2-2 in the Big 12 this season.
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  • 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — Robert Griffin III says he is '100%' interested in Baylor's open head coaching job
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RG3 won the Heisman Trophy at Baylor in 2011.

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