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RGIII Claims Baylor Coaching Job, Cites 'Winning Culture' Over External Candidates

Robert Griffin III has publicly declared his interest in becoming the next head football coach at Baylor University following the firing of Dave Aranda. Griffin, the program's only Heisman Trophy winner, stated on The Dan Patrick Show that he would '100%' accept the role, arguing that Baylor needs a leader who understands the specific culture of winning at the university. While Griffin has no prior coaching experience, he has already spoken with Athletic Director Doug McNamee. The Bears are currently 4-3 after back-to-back losses to TCU and Kansas, and defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman has been named interim head coach. Griffin also suggested other candidates, including Boise State's Spencer Danielson and UTSA's Jeff Traylor, while noting USC's Lincoln Riley as a 'dark horse' option.

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Baylor Terminates Dave Aranda, Promotes Joe Klanderman After Kansas Loss

Baylor University fired head football coach Dave Aranda on Sunday, October 25, 2026, following a 25-24 loss to Kansas that dropped the Bears to 4-3. Defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman was named interim head coach for the remainder of the season. Aranda, who served for seven seasons, finished with a 40-40 record. The dismissal followed a 17-6 loss to TCU and a narrow defeat to Kansas, which ended a 14-game winning streak against the Jayhawks. Baylor is now searching for a permanent replacement, with candidates including Lincoln Riley, Jeff Traylor, and Jason Eck.

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Late-October Coaching Purge: NC State, Baylor, and Maryland Cut Ties Amid Rising Buyout Costs

Three Power Four programs fired their head coaches in a single week, triggering over $30 million in combined buyouts. NC State dismissed Dave Doeren after a loss to Stanford, Baylor let go of Dave Aranda following defeats to TCU and Kansas, and Maryland terminated Mike Locksley after a 2-5 start. Oregon also parted ways with offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer. These moves reflect a delayed but intense response to poor performance, driven by donor pressure and financial conservatism among athletic directors.

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Late October Firing Wave: Baylor, NC State, and Maryland Face Over $32M in Coaching Buyouts

The 2026-27 college football coaching carousel accelerated in late October as three Power Four programs terminated head coaches, incurring over $32 million in combined buyout costs. Baylor dismissed Dave Aranda, NC State fired Dave Doeren, and Maryland let go of Mike Locksley, marking a sharp reversal from the financial conservatism observed earlier in the season.

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Baylor Fires Dave Aranda After Loss to Kansas

Baylor University has terminated head football coach Dave Aranda following a 25-24 loss to Kansas on October 24. Aranda, who served for seven seasons, finished with a 40-40 overall record. Defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the 2026 season. The decision follows a 4-3 start, including a 17-6 defeat to TCU, and marks the end of Aranda's tenure despite a successful 2021 Big 12 championship season.

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Baylor Terminates Dave Aranda After 40-40 Tenure; Search for Successor Begins

Baylor University has fired head football coach Dave Aranda after seven seasons, ending a tenure marked by a 40-40 overall record and four losing campaigns. The decision followed a 25-24 loss to Kansas on October 24, which snapped a 14-game winning streak against the Jayhawks. Although Aranda led the Bears to a 12-2 season and Big 12 title in 2021, the program struggled to maintain consistency, finishing with a 26-32 record in conference play. The firing comes amid a 4-3 start to the 2026 season, with Baylor having lost 17-6 to TCU in October. Aranda’s reported buyout is $12 million. This move is part of a broader trend of coaching instability in college football, with other programs like TCU and California also facing scrutiny after poor performances.

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Baylor Terminates Dave Aranda After Seven Seasons and 40-40 Record

Baylor University has fired head football coach Dave Aranda after seven seasons, ending a tenure marked by a 40-40 overall record and four losing campaigns. The decision followed a 25-24 loss to Kansas on October 24, which snapped a 14-game winning streak against the Jayhawks. Although Aranda led the Bears to a 12-2 season and Big 12 title in 2021, the program struggled to maintain consistency, finishing with a 26-32 record in conference play. The firing comes amid a 4-3 start to the 2026 season, with Baylor having lost 17-6 to TCU in October. Aranda’s reported buyout is $12 million. This move is part of a broader trend of coaching instability in college football, with other programs like TCU and California also facing scrutiny after poor performances.

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Baylor Football Coach Dave Aranda to Stay Despite 3-9 Season

Baylor football coach Dave Aranda will return for the 2024 season, but without his offensive and defensive coordinators, following a 3-9 season. The decision comes with significant changes on and off the field, including the dismissal of coordinators Jeff Grimes and Matt Powledge. Baylor plans to increase its investment in NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) opportunities. The team's focus moving forward will be on retaining a strong core of young players, including talented true freshmen. Aranda's overall record at Baylor is 23-25, with the team's best season being in 2021 when they went 12-2 and won the Big 12 title. Since then, Baylor has struggled, going 9-16 overall and 2-7 in Big 12 play this season.

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