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The Baylor Bears put together their best performance of the season on Saturday. The Bears' offense started quick, scoring on their first three possessions of the day.

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Is Time Running Out for Dave Aranda at Baylor?

When Dave Aranda took over at Baylor back in January of 2020, he inherited a program that was coming off an 11-win season, including a trip to the Big 12 championship game under Matt Rhule.

Baylor Bears News / Heartland College Sports / October 29

Dave Aranda is On the Hot Seat According to Andy Staples

The heat hasn’t cooled in Waco, and Andy Staples just turned it up another notch. In his latest hot seat rankings for On3, Staples slotted Baylor head coach Dave Aranda at No.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 28

National CFB analyst places Baylor’s Dave Aranda on the hot seat

A .500 record (4-4) and languishing on a two-game losing streak. That is the current record of the Baylor Bears under head coach Dave Aranda. Not exactly setting the college football world on fire.

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Baylor Bears News / Heartland College Sports / October 28

National Voice Says It’s Time for Baylor to Fire Dave Aranda

The writing feels pretty clear at this point: Baylor has a Dave Aranda problem. That’s not a knee-jerk take from the message boards; it’s a fair assessment from someone like Shehan Jeyarajah, who covers college sports as well as anyone.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 28

Following Morris commitment, Baylor jumps into the top 25 recruiting class rankings

Despite back-to-back losses and a lackluster 4-4 record that has head coach Dave Aranda rumored to be on the hot seat, Aranda and staff are still locking up commits after four-star running back Ryelan Morris committed on Sunday night.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 27

Dave Aranda's seat gets hotter as Baylor falls to 4-4

Coming into the 2025 college football season, the Baylor Bears had incredibly high expectations. Although Dave Aranda and company had gotten off to a rough start in 2024, finishing the season by rattling off six back-to-back wins was a strong indicator of a bright future the following season.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 27

What Baylor HC Dave Aranda said on Monday, including why O-line coach Mason Miller isn't with the program anymore

Head coach Dave Aranda had his weekly press conference on Monday and was asked some difficult questions. How does the coaching staff motivate a group of players, that had major expectations entering the 2025 season, after suffering four losses?

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 27

Baylor football makes staff change amidst 4-4 season

Baylor fans have been making their frustrations known on social media and it's clear there is only one direction the program can go after a 4-4 start in 2025 -- yet there is another.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 26

Tide officially turning on Dave Aranda's tenure at Baylor

The whispers have turned into full-blown screams and yells. With the Baylor Bears falling to a 4-4 and a losing record in Big 12 play after a blowout loss at Cincinnati, all preseason expectations have officially gone up in smoke. Even Dave Aranda seems to know it.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 26

Everything Dave Aranda said following Baylor's blowout loss to Cincinnati

Another game, another loss for Baylor. This time, the Bears dropped a game against Cincinnati on the road and Baylor is at a crossroads as a program. Following the game, head coach Dave Aranda was asked some tough questions.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / October 21

Tuesday Takes: BYU’s Big 12 Dominance, Houston’s Rise, Dave Aranda’s Seat

Welcome to Tuesday Takes, where I give you five takes from the Big 12. It was a jam-packed week full of action, but here were several things that caught my attention from this past weekend.

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Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 20

Everything Baylor football HC Dave Aranda said Monday ahead of major clash vs. Cincinnati

Baylor's Big 12 title aspirations are all but gone after suffering its second conference loss this past weekend to rival TCU. The Bears are now 4-3 on the year, but there is still football to be played.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 19

Top players from Baylor's disappointing loss to TCU

Expectations were high for Dave Aranda and the Baylor Bears on Saturday afternoon. Coming off their bye week, the Bears were sitting in the middle of the Big 12 and needed to come away from this matchup with a victory to keep postseason aspirations in reach.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 19

With 3 defeats, is a once promising season for Baylor lost under Dave Aranda?

Coming off a 42-36 defeat at the hands of rival TCU on Saturday for their third loss of the 2025 campaign, should the Baylor Bears' athletic administration be concerned?

College Football News / TCU Horned Frogs on SI / October 16

Know Your Foe: Baylor Football Players to Watch

The Bears have endured their fair share of ups and downs this season, but they remain a team no one can take lightly. Baylor has a high-powered offense and has shown fight in nearly every contest.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 14

FBS' top 2 in passing yards meet as TCU, Baylor clash

Two of the nation's most dynamic quarterbacks and will be on display when rivals Baylor and TCU square off on Saturday afternoon in a crucial Big 12 Conference game at Fort Worth, Texas.

Why Baylor's big recruiting win is especially critical

Why Dave Aranda's big recruiting win is especially critical for Baylor

In order for Dave Aranda to keep the Baylor Bears competitive in the Big 12, he has to secure some big wins on the recruiting trail.

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 28

Dave Aranda, Baylor Receive Massive Transfer Portal News on Saturday

The Baylor Bears and head coach Dave Aranda had a very successful season compared to the past few seasons. Between 2022 and 2023, they only accumulated a 9-16 record, which improved to 8-4 in 2024.

Baylor Make Decision On Head Coach Dave Aranda For 2025 Season

When the Baylor Bears hired Dave Aranda as their head coach in 2020 following his brilliant work as defensive coordinator for the 2019 LSU Tigers, they were expecting that he would make them a major force in the Big 12 Conference.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 1, 2024

Baylor coach Dave Aranda’s hot seat has ‘cooled considerably’ amid recent stretch

At multiple points during this season, it appeared Baylor football coach Dave Aranda was heading toward being fired. But after two consecutive wins, Aranda’s seat is reportedly not nearly as warm as it once was.

Abysmal start has former Big 12 champion in need of coaching change

Abysmal start has former Big 12 champion in need of a coaching change

The Bears are on track to finish their schedule with a losing record for the fourth time in the last five years.

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Baylor's Aranda and the razor-thin margin of ending up on the hot seat

Baylor's Dave Aranda and the razor-thin margin of ending up on the hot seat

A Hail Mary and a goal-line fumble. That's all that has separated head coach Dave Aranda and the Baylor Bears from a massive win Saturday at Colorado.

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College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 1, 2024

Baylor HC Aranda has incredible quote about calling plays

Baylor HC Dave Aranda has incredible quote about calling plays

Baylor coach Dave Aranda took over defensive playcalling in the Bears’ season opener on Saturday for the first time since becoming the team’s head coach. Make no mistake — Aranda is extremely serious about the job.

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