Baylor Fires Dave Aranda, Names Joe Klanderman Interim Head Coach
Baylor University has fired head football coach Dave Aranda after a recent loss and named Joe Klanderman as interim head coach.
Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 25, 2026 —
Baylor University has fired head football coach Dave Aranda following a recent loss and named Joe Klanderman as the team’s interim head coach, according to the information provided.
The summary of the coaching change does not identify the opponent, date or score of the loss. It also does not give a date for Aranda’s departure or specify when Klanderman will take over. No information was provided about the length of Klanderman’s interim appointment, the process for selecting a permanent head coach or any statements from the university, Aranda or Klanderman.
The change places Klanderman in the interim role, but the available details do not describe any changes to the football staff or the team’s schedule. They also do not explain Baylor’s reasons for the decision beyond its timing after a recent loss. Further details about the circumstances and next steps were not included in the summary.
Aranda’s firing and Klanderman’s appointment are the only personnel actions specified. The information provided does not state whether Baylor has begun a search for a permanent replacement or indicate how the university plans to handle that process. It also does not include details about the coaches’ prior responsibilities or backgrounds.
As a result, the scope and timeline of the transition remain unspecified in the available account. No additional comments or institutional details were provided. The confirmed information is limited to Aranda’s dismissal after a recent loss and Klanderman’s appointment as interim head coach.
Story summarized from the original created by JIM VERTUNO, Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.
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