Baylor Fires Dave Aranda, Names Joe Klanderman Interim Head Coach
Baylor University has fired head football coach Dave Aranda and named defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman as interim head coach after a recent loss to Kansas.
Minot Bismarck Dickinson, ND, October 25, 2026 —
Baylor University has fired head football coach Dave Aranda and named defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman as interim head coach, according to the information provided. The change followed a recent loss to Kansas.
Klanderman, who had been Baylor’s defensive coordinator, will take over the head coaching role on an interim basis. The announcement marks a change in leadership for the football program, but the available information does not specify when the change takes effect or how long Klanderman is expected to serve in the role.
The details provided do not include the date or score of the Kansas game, the circumstances surrounding Aranda’s departure, or whether the loss was the stated reason for the decision. They also do not identify a permanent successor or describe any plans for a search. The university’s explanation, if any, was not included in the summary.
Other details about the transition were not provided, including whether there will be changes to the coaching staff or how the interim appointment could affect the team’s plans. No statements from Aranda, Klanderman, Baylor officials or players were included.
For now, the reported change is limited to Aranda’s dismissal and Klanderman’s appointment as interim head coach. Further information about the timing, rationale and next steps was not available in the material provided.
Story summarized from the original created by JIM VERTUNO, Associated Press on www.kxnet.com, see more information here.
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