Robert Griffin III to interview for Baylor head coaching position
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 5:12 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Robert Griffin III is expected to interview for the head coaching job at Baylor, according to reports. Griffin, a former Heisman Trophy winner and Baylor alum, has expressed interest in the role following the firing of head coach Dave Aranda. Aranda was let go after a loss to Kansas left the Bears with a 4-3 record. Interim coach Joe Klanderman has since led the team to two victories, making them bowl eligible. Griffin has been preparing for the interview with assistance from an experienced former coach.
- •Griffin aims to return to coaching after a TV career.
- •Baylor fired head coach Dave Aranda in October.
- •Interim coach Joe Klanderman has a 2-0 record.
- •Griffin won the Heisman Trophy while at Baylor.
- •He remains a beloved figure at the university.
- 5:12 PMESPN — Sources: Baylor legend RG III expected to interview for open head coach job
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Robert Griffin III will reportedly interview for Baylor head coaching job
"Robert Griffin III is never shy in putting his name out there for any opportunity and now it looks like his public persistence may finally pay off. The Fox Sports television analyst has voiced his desire to return to the NFL, become the commissioner of college football, and play for the US flag football team…
"Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III is expected to interview for the head coaching job at his alma mater Baylor, sources told ESPN.
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External links- ESPNNov 13, 2026, 5:12 PMSources: Baylor legend RG III expected to interview for open head coach job
Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III is expected to interview for the head coaching job at his alma mater Baylor, sources told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsNov 13, 2026, 4:00 PMRobert Griffin III will reportedly interview for Baylor head coaching job
Robert Griffin III is never shy in putting his name out there for any opportunity and now it looks like his public persistence may finally pay off. The Fox Sports television analyst has voiced his desire to return to the NFL, become the commissioner of college football, and play for the US flag football team…
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