# UCF and Baylor college football matchup

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ucf-and-baylor-college-football-matchup
> Updated: 2026-10-28T20:25:41.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The UCF Knights and Baylor Bears are scheduled to meet in Orlando for a Week 9 Big 12 conference game. Both teams hold 4-3 overall records.

Baylor is undergoing a coaching transition led by interim head coach Joe Klanderman following the dismissal of Dave Aranda. The team enters the matchup on a two-game losing streak. UCF enters the contest following an overtime victory against No. 2 BYU, though the team has faced defensive challenges, allowing 27 or more points in four of its last five games.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: UCF and Baylor prepare for Week 9 college football matchup

UCF and Baylor meet in Week 9 college football. Baylor enters under interim coach Joe Klanderman following the firing of Dave Aranda, while UCF seeks to build on an overtime win against BYU.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ucf-and-baylor-prepare-for-week-9-college-football-matchup

### 2026-10-26: UCF and Baylor prepare for Big 12 Week 9 matchup

UCF and Baylor meet in Orlando for a Big 12 Week 9 matchup, with both teams holding 4-3 records following recent performances.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ucf-and-baylor-prepare-for-big-12-week-9-matchup

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