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NewsWPLG Local 10October 25, 2026Miami-Dade County

Baylor fires Dave Aranda and names Joe Klanderman interim head coach

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Baylor University fired head coach Dave Aranda following a 25-24 loss to Kansas and promoted defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman to interim head coach for the remainder of the season. The decision ends Aranda's six-plus seasons leading the program, during which he compiled a 40-40 overall record.

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Why It Matters

The leadership change affects the direction of the Baylor football program mid-season following a drop to a 4-3 overall record, with the interim coach taking over immediate preparations for an upcoming game against UCF.

Key Facts

  • Baylor fired head coach Dave Aranda on Sunday after more than six seasons.
  • Defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman was promoted to interim head coach for the rest of the season.
  • The firing followed a 25-24 loss to Kansas, dropping Baylor's record to 4-3 overall and 2-2 in the Big 12 Conference.
  • The loss to Kansas was their first against the Jayhawks since 2007, ending a 14-game losing skid.
  • Aranda finished his tenure at Baylor with an overall record of 40-40.
  • During his time at Baylor, Aranda led the Bears to a Big 12 championship and a Sugar Bowl victory in 2021.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationBYU“Football team previously defeated by UCF”OrganizationBaylor“University and football program”OrganizationKansas“Opposing football team”OrganizationBig 12 Conference“Athletic conference”PersonDJ Lagway“Transfer quarterback from Florida”PersonDave Aranda“Fired Baylor head football coach”OrganizationUCF“Upcoming football opponent”PersonJoe Klanderman“Interim head coach and former defensive coordinator”PersonDoug McNamee“Baylor vice president and athletic director”PersonBlake Herold“Blocked field goal attempt for Kansas”