Baylor parts ways with head coach Dave Aranda after road loss to Kansas
Baylor fired head football coach Dave Aranda following a 25-24 road loss to the Kansas Jayhawks on October 24, 2026, which marked the midpoint of his seventh season with the program. The defeat left the Bears at 4-3 overall, coming just one week after a 17-6 home loss to TCU. Athletic Director Doug McNamee issued a statement praising Aranda's character and coaching ability while stating that a change in leadership was necessary for the program. Baylor is scheduled to play UCF on October 30 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
While this is a difficult moment, we believe a change in leadership is necessary at this time for our program.
Why it matters
For coaches: Aranda's mid-season dismissal after seven years at Baylor signals how quickly programs move on from coaches even with winning histories, affecting staff stability and interim leadership decisions.
For athletes: Baylor players face an uncertain coaching situation for the remainder of the 2026 season, which may influence transfer portal decisions.
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Sources
- Yahoo Sports college football: Baylor Fires Head Coach Dave Aranda Midway Through Seventh Season