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This is what Dave Aranda must do (or change) to be successful in 2026

This is what Dave Aranda must do (or change) to be successful in 2026

Dave Aranda has led the Baylor Bears to a .500 record at 5-5. As a result, the powers that be at Baylor decided that was good enough for Aranda to remain employed by the university for another season.

Dave Aranda News / Larry Brown Sports / November 21
Baylor makes decision on head coach Dave Aranda

Baylor makes decision on head coach Dave Aranda amid another disappointing season

Baylor is once again fighting to finish with a winning record in what has been another disappointing season under Dave Aranda.

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Dave Aranda News / Gridiron Heroics / November 21
Baylor Bears Make Massive Decision on Dave Aranda’s 2026 Future

Baylor Bears Make Massive Decision on Dave Aranda’s 2026 Future

The Baylor Bears are going through a lot of changes in their athletic department right now. One person who has been on the hot seat is coach Dave Aranda.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 21
Baylor's Taliah Scott is announcing herself as one of the top transfers in the country

Baylor's Taliah Scott is announcing herself as one of the top transfers in the country

Baylor guard Taliah Scott didn’t need a month to establish herself as the Lady Bears’ offensive engine. She needed five games. The former Auburn Tigers standout has launched her Baylor career with one of the most electric scoring starts in the nation, and Thursday night’s 57–52 loss to the No.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 21
Baylor rises in ESPN's latest 2026 recruiting rankings

Baylor rises in ESPN's latest 2026 recruiting rankings

The Baylor Bears are 5-5 and have had their struggles in the 2025 campaign. But a resurgence in the 2026 recruiting cycle has sparked optimism within the football program.

Baylor Bears News / Heartland College Sports / November 20
Mack Rhoades’ Future at Baylor Reportedly Sealed

Mack Rhoades’ Future at Baylor Reportedly Sealed

The Baylor University athletic department is expected to announce soon that Mack Rhoades will be stepping down as athletic director, according to sources who spoke with ESPN.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 20

With Mack Rhoades OUT as athletic director, what are Baylor's options for replacement?

On November 13th, it was announced that Mack Rhoades would be taking a 4-week "leave of absence" from the school due to personal reasons. As the week went on, it seemed more and more likely that Mack and Baylor would eventually part ways.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 20
Baylor reportedly makes decision on AD Mack Rhoades’ future

Baylor reportedly makes decision on AD Mack Rhoades’ future

Back on November 13th, Baylor Athletic Director Mack Rhoades took a leave of absence from the school. Days later, it appears Baylor will no longer have Rhoades.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 20
Recruiting insider predicts programs will ‘pick away’ Baylor’s top 2026 commits

Recruiting insider predicts programs will ‘pick away’ Baylor’s top 2026 commits

After the latest updated Rivals' player rankings, Baylor currently has the 29th-ranked 2026 recruiting class, per the Composite. Despite challenges on the football field, Dave Aranda and his team have recruited very well.

Monty Williams News / Baylor Bears on SI / November 19
Baylor basketball signs 4-star forward to 2026 class

Baylor basketball signs 4-star forward to 2026 class

Signing Day is here for college basketball and Baylor has officially signed a player to its 2026 recruiting class. On Wednesday, head coach Scott Drew and the Bears announced the signing of four-star forward Elijah Williams.

Baylor Bears News / Last Word On Sports / November 18
2026 NBA Draft Prospect Overview: Baylor’s Tounde Yessoufou

2026 NBA Draft Prospect Overview: Baylor’s Tounde Yessoufou

Baylor Bears wing Tounde Yessoufou is one of the most athletic and well-built wings in this year’s draft. Now that the College Basketball season is underway, it is time to become familiar with some of the top draft prospects in this class.

Michael Trigg News / Yardbarker / November 13
Baylor AD and CFP chairman Rhoades stepping away from both roles

Baylor AD and CFP chairman Mack Rhoades stepping away from both roles

Baylor Bears athletic director and College Football Playoff chairman Mack Rhoades is another example of how the power of the most prominent leaders in college sports is being unchecked.

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