Baylor Fires Coach Dave Aranda After Kansas Loss, Promotes DC Joe Klanderman in the Interim
The Bears turned to defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman after a 25-24 loss that dropped Baylor to 4-3, sources told ESPN.
- On Sunday, October 25, 2026, Baylor fired head coach Dave Aranda after seven seasons, with Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Doug McNamee stating a "change in leadership is necessary."
- The decision followed Saturday's 25-24 loss to the Kansas Jayhawks, which ended with a blocked field goal in the final seconds and dropped the Bears to 4-3.
- Aranda finishes his tenure with a 40-40 record; while he led the program to a 12-2 finish and a Sugar Bowl win in 2021, the team never managed consecutive winning seasons.
- Defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman will serve as interim head coach, taking over with five games remaining as Baylor seeks bowl eligibility.
- Baylor will continue its season with a matchup against the UCF Knights on October 30, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET at the Acrisure Bounce House.
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