Baylor Details Confidential Search for Head Football Coach
Baylor Athletic Director Doug McNamee has outlined the search for a new head football coach following the dismissal of Dave Aranda. Defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman has been named interim head coach, and McNamee detailed the university's objectives for a new…
Waco Temple Bryan, TX, October 26, 2026 —
Baylor Athletic Director Doug McNamee has outlined the university’s search for a new head football coach after Dave Aranda was dismissed. Defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman has been named interim head coach while the search proceeds.
McNamee described the university’s objectives for its next leader and said the search process is confidential. The process is expected to conclude around December, though no specific date was provided.
The information available does not specify the qualities or qualifications Baylor is seeking in its next coach. It also does not identify candidates, explain how the search will be conducted, or provide details about the circumstances of Aranda’s dismissal.
Klanderman’s appointment is the only interim leadership detail provided. The university has not supplied further information here about his responsibilities or how the team’s coaching arrangements may change during the search.
McNamee’s remarks establish the broad parameters of Baylor’s effort: the university has set objectives for the role, is keeping the process confidential, and anticipates reaching a conclusion around December. The precise timing and outcome remain unspecified.
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