Joe Klanderman Named Interim Baylor Football Head Coach
In Waco, Joe Klanderman has been named interim head coach of Baylor football following the dismissal of Dave Aranda. Klanderman has vowed to inject new energy into the program, emphasizing accessibility to the team and the Waco community, and promising…
Waco Temple Bryan, TX, October 26, 2026 —
Joe Klanderman has been named interim head coach of Baylor football in Waco following the dismissal of Dave Aranda, according to the information provided about the change in leadership.
Klanderman said he intends to bring new energy to the program. He also emphasized being accessible to the team and the Waco community, and promised to give his “very best” in the role. The available information does not include further details about how he plans to pursue those priorities.
The appointment places Klanderman in an interim position, rather than establishing him as the program’s permanent head coach. No information was provided about the timing of the appointment, the circumstances of Aranda’s dismissal, or how long Klanderman is expected to serve in the role.
Details about Klanderman’s coaching background, the team’s schedule, or any immediate changes to the program were not included in the summary. It also did not specify whether Baylor has begun a search for a permanent head coach or describe any process for making that decision.
For now, the stated priorities accompanying the leadership change are Klanderman’s intent to bring new energy and his emphasis on accessibility to players and the Waco community. Further information about the transition and the program’s plans was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Irma Peña on www.kwtx.com, see more information here.
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