# Baylor University football coaching transition

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/baylor-university-football-coaching-transition
> Updated: 2026-10-31T03:34:15.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Following the dismissal of head coach Dave Aranda, Baylor University appointed Joe Klanderman as interim head coach. Klanderman, formerly a defensive coordinator, stated his intention to provide a “jolt of energy” to the program during the transition.

In his debut as interim coach, Klanderman led the Baylor Bears to a 41-9 victory over the UCF Knights. Quarterback DJ Lagway contributed four touchdown passes to the win, which improved Baylor’s overall record to 5-3.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Baylor defeats UCF 41-9 in interim coach debut

Quarterback DJ Lagway threw four touchdowns as Baylor defeated UCF 41-9 in the interim coaching debut of Joe Klanderman.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/baylor-defeats-ucf-41-9-in-interim-coach-debut

### 2026-10-27: Joe Klanderman named interim head coach at Baylor

Joe Klanderman has been named interim head coach at Baylor following the dismissal of Dave Aranda. He aims to revitalize the program during a period of roster uncertainty.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/joe-klanderman-named-interim-head-coach-at-baylor

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