Baylor Fires Dave Aranda, Names Joe Klanderman Interim Head Coach
Baylor University has fired head coach Dave Aranda after a recent loss and has appointed defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman as interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
Dothan, AL, October 25, 2026 —
Baylor University has fired head coach Dave Aranda and appointed defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman to lead the team as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. The change follows a recent loss, according to the information provided.
The summary does not identify the opponent, the score, or the date of the loss. It also does not provide a specific reason for the decision beyond noting that the firing came after the defeat. No statement from Baylor, Aranda, or Klanderman was included.
Klanderman is to serve in the interim role through the rest of the season. The information provided does not say whether he will retain his defensive coordinator duties, when he will begin the head coaching role, or whether Baylor plans to conduct a search for a permanent replacement.
Details about Aranda’s tenure, the team’s record, and the circumstances of his departure were not provided. The summary also does not specify whether the university has discussed any contractual arrangements connected to the firing.
The immediate change in leadership places Klanderman in charge for Baylor’s remaining games this season. Further information about the transition, the team’s schedule, and the university’s plans beyond the interim appointment was not available in the provided summary.
Story summarized from the original created by JIM VERTUNO, Associated Press on www.wdhn.com, see more information here.
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