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Baylor fires Dave Aranda

When it broke, Baylor was 4-3 and unranked, coming off a 25-24 loss to Kansas. Next: Iowa State, Sat Nov 7.

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How it played

One of the biggest coaching stories of 2026 so far.

Coverage peaked on Oct 25.

Oct 25: busiestOct 26Oct 29Busiest: Oct 25Oct 25: Baylor fires Dave ArandaOct 26: Dave Aranda fired after lossOct 25Oct 29

How it unfolded

  • Oct 25, 2026Baylor fires Dave ArandaKSN.com
  • Oct 26, 2026Dave Aranda fired after lossLocked On
  • Oct 29, 2026Still in the news

The record

  • “Dave Aranda is a great man and one of the best people I have had the pleasure of getting to know.” Sports Illustrated, checked Nov 4, 2026

What came next

  • Baylor seeks buyout money for Aranda

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