Dave Aranda went 42-40 at Baylor before he was fired on Oct 25, 2026.
Updated Nov 9, 2026Sources: school staff directories, TransferPortl coaching tenures, CFBD
2026 season6-3Conf 4-2
At Baylor42-40Conf 29-32 · since 2020
Last 3 seasons19-15Conf 13-11
Career42-40Conf 29-32 · 7 seasons
Source: ESPN standings; Hot seat tracker through 2025, ESPN standings for 2026; Hot seat tracker
Baylor won 51.2% of its games before he arrived (42.1% in conference). His career win rate is +0.1 pts against that (+5.5 pts in conference).
Bio
- Hired
- Jan 16, 2020
- Alma mater
- Texas Tech
- Calls plays
- Yes
- Background
- Defense
- First-time head coach
- No
Head Coaching Seasons
6 seasons| Year | School | W-L | Conf | SRS | SP+ | SP+ Off | SP+ Def | AP Final | Titles and Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |  Baylor | 5-7 | Big 12 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 32.8 | 33.3 | - | - |
| 2024 | Baylor | 8-5 | Big 12 | 11.5 | 8.4 | 33.5 | 26.2 | - | L 31-44 Kinder's Texas Bowl vs LSU |
| 2023 | Baylor | 3-9 | Big 12 | -6.9 | -8.3 | 24.5 | 32.6 | - | - |
| 2022 | Baylor | 6-7 | Big 12 | 9.2 | 11.7 | 37.6 | 26.1 | - | L 15-30 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl vs Air Force |
| 2021 | Baylor | 12-2 | Big 12 | 11.6 | 15.6 | 33.1 | 17.1 | 5 | Conference co-champion; W 21-7 Allstate Sugar Bowl vs Ole Miss |
| 2020 | Baylor | 2-7 | Big 12 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 25.6 | 24.2 | - | - |
Baylor Staff, 2026
15- Joe KlandermanInterim Head Coach | Defensive Coordinator (Safeties)
- Jake SpavitalOffensive Coordinator (Quarterbacks)
- Mark ScottSpecial Teams Coordinator
- Jeremy ModkinsAssistant Coach (Cornerbacks)
- Carson HallAssistant Coach (Defensive Ends)
- Jacori GreerAssistant Coach (Defensive Line)
- Jamar ChaneyAssistant Coach (Linebackers)
- Austin WoodsAssistant Coach (Offensive Line)
- Jarrett AndersonAssistant Coach (Tight Ends)
- Dallas BakerAssistant Coach (Wide Receivers)
- David OrloffAssistant Nickels Coach
- Craig WattsAssistant Offensive Line Coach
- Rhett HolcombAssistant Quarterbacks Coach
- Ryan PollardAssistant Special Teams Coach
- Khenon HallAssociate Head Coach (Running Backs)
Transfer Portal at Baylor
Roster average Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS): 20
| Cycle | In | Out | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 34 | 33 | +1 |
| 2025 | 24 | 20 | +4 |
| 2024 | 10 | 9 | +1 |
| 2023 | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | -2 |
Staff History by Season
1 stint- 2021-2025BaylorHead Coach
