Baylor Fires Dave Aranda, Names Joe Klanderman Interim Head Coach
Baylor University has fired head football coach Dave Aranda and appointed defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman as interim head coach following a recent loss.
Fresno Visalia, CA, October 25, 2026 —
Baylor University has fired head football coach Dave Aranda and appointed defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman as interim head coach following a recent loss, according to the information provided.
The announcement marks a change in leadership for the university’s football program. Klanderman, who served as defensive coordinator, will hold the interim head coach position. The information provided does not specify whether he will continue his defensive coordinator duties while serving in the interim role.
No date for the decision, opponent, game score or details about the loss were provided. The information also does not include a statement from the university, Aranda or Klanderman, or explain the reasons for Aranda’s firing beyond its timing after the loss.
Baylor has not provided details in the supplied summary about how long Klanderman’s interim appointment will last, whether the university plans to conduct a search for a permanent head coach, or who will assume any duties affected by the change. No information was provided about the team’s upcoming schedule or how the leadership change may affect it.
The confirmed details are limited to Aranda’s dismissal and Klanderman’s appointment as interim head coach. Further information about the timing, circumstances and next steps was not included in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by JIM VERTUNO, Associated Press on www.yourcentralvalley.com, see more information here.
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