# Baylor University head football coach leadership change > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/baylor-university-head-football-coach-leadership-change > Updated: 2026-10-24T20:41:09.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Following a 17-6 loss to TCU, Baylor Bears head coach Dave Aranda publicly took responsibility for the team’s offensive struggles, specifically citing failures in pass protection and run blocking by the offensive line. After a subsequent 25-24 defeat to Kansas, which brought the team's record to 4-3, Baylor University fired Aranda during his seventh season. Athletic Director Doug McNamee released a statement describing Aranda as a “gifted coach and a brilliant football mind,” but noted that a change in leadership was necessary for the program. Aranda concludes his tenure in Waco with a 40-40 overall record, a tenure highlighted by a 12-2 season and a Sugar Bowl victory in 2021, though followed by several losing seasons. At the time of his dismissal, the team held a 2-2 record in Big 12 conference play. Defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman has been named interim head coach. The program is currently evaluating potential permanent replacements as the team prepares for its upcoming matchup against UCF on October 30. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-24: Baylor fires football head coach Dave Aranda Baylor University has fired head football coach Dave Aranda after seven seasons and a 25-24 loss to Kansas. Joe Klanderman will serve as interim head coach. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/baylor-fires-head-coach-dave-aranda-following-loss-to-kansas ### 2026-10-19: Dave Aranda takes responsibility for Baylor offensive struggles Baylor head coach Dave Aranda took responsibility for the team's offensive line struggles following a loss to TCU and is preparing for an upcoming matchup against the Kansas Jayhawks. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dave-aranda-takes-responsibility-for-baylor-offensive-struggles --- Cite as: Baylor University head football coach leadership change. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/baylor-university-head-football-coach-leadership-change