Dave Aranda Breaks Silence After Baylor Football Coaching Departure
Former Baylor head football coach Dave Aranda has broken his silence following his firing, releasing a heartfelt statement to the Waco community and Baylor program expressing gratitude for his seven-year tenure.
Waco Temple Bryan, TX, October 30, 2026 — Former Baylor University head football coach Dave Aranda has issued a statement addressing his recent departure from the program. The statement, released to the Waco community and the Baylor football program, marks Aranda’s first public comment since his firing.
In his remarks, Aranda expressed gratitude for his seven-year tenure as the head coach. Specific details regarding the circumstances of his firing, the exact content of the statement beyond expressions of gratitude, or the precise timeline of when the statement was released were not immediately available. The duration of his tenure was stated as seven years.
Aranda took the helm of the Baylor football program in 2019. During his time with the team, the program experienced various outcomes. Specific achievements, win-loss records, bowl game appearances, or conference standings were not detailed in the provided summary. Similarly, the total number of players coached or specific team highlights were not specified.
The statement reportedly conveyed appreciation to the Waco community for their support during his coaching period. The summary did not include direct quotes from Aranda’s statement. Information regarding his future plans or the next steps in his career was also not provided.
Baylor University has not yet released an official statement detailing the reasons for the coaching change or providing further context regarding Aranda’s departure. The summary did not include information about the financial terms of his separation, any contractual details, or the process for selecting a new head coach. The specific date of his firing was also not disclosed.
Aranda’s departure concludes a significant chapter for the Baylor football program. The full scope of his impact and the program’s trajectory moving forward remain subjects of ongoing discussion within the athletic department and among supporters. Further details regarding the transition are anticipated from the university.
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