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Baylor fired Dave Aranda after seven seasons and a 40-40 record

The Daily Waco teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

Athletic director Doug McNamee confirmed Sunday, Oct. 25 that Dave Aranda was fired. Defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman is the interim head coach. McNamee said "a change in leadership is necessary at this time."

Aranda's run went from a Big 12 title to a firing

2020Baylor hires Aranda as head football coach.
2021Baylor goes 12-2, wins the Big 12 title and beats Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl.
Oct. 17Baylor loses 17-6 at home to TCU.
Oct. 24Baylor loses 25-24 at Kansas.
Oct. 25Baylor fires Aranda and names Klanderman interim coach.

Sources: CBS Sports, kwtx.com

The Lariat spoke with players and coaches. Safety Michael Allen said Aranda shared "his gratitude, his thankfulness for what we've meant to him" in his last talk with the team. Senior Boston Opetaia said, "I think he's great, but 40 and 40 [record], I think it's time for a change."

Big 12 play: 26-32 over seven seasons
Losing records: four in six full seasons
Interim coach: Klanderman, for the rest of the season

40-40Aranda's overall record in seven seasons at Baylor

The 2026 team was 4-3 when he was let go.

Sources: CBS Sports, kwtx.com

Sources: The Baylor Lariat, CBS Sports, kwtx.com

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