Baylor Fires Dave Aranda, Names Joe Klanderman Interim Head Coach
Baylor has fired head coach Dave Aranda and named defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman as interim head coach following a recent loss to Kansas.
Terre Haute, IN, October 25, 2026 —
Baylor has fired head coach Dave Aranda and named defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman as interim head coach following the team’s recent loss to Kansas.
The change puts Klanderman in charge on an interim basis after Aranda’s departure. The available information does not specify when the decision was made, how long Klanderman is expected to serve in the role, or whether Baylor has begun a search for a permanent head coach.
No details were provided about the score or circumstances of the Kansas game, or whether the loss was cited as the reason for Aranda’s dismissal. The information also does not include a statement from Baylor, Aranda or Klanderman, or any details about the terms of Aranda’s departure.
Klanderman’s appointment is the only stated change to the coaching staff. He was identified as Baylor’s defensive coordinator before being named interim head coach; no further information was provided about his coaching background or plans for the team.
The next steps for Baylor’s coaching leadership remain unclear from the information available. No timeline for a permanent appointment, additional staffing changes or other follow-up actions was provided.
Story summarized from the original created by JIM VERTUNO, Associated Press on www.mywabashvalley.com, see more information here.
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