Baylor Confirms Aranda as 2025 Football Coach

Dave Aranda will remain as Baylor's head football coach for the 2025 season following a successful turnaround in the 2024 season, securing bowl eligibility with a 49-35 win over West Virginia. Aranda faced significant pressure after a disappointing 3-9 record in 2023, but improvements, including changes in staff and strategy, led to a four-game winning streak and a 6-4 record thus far. Baylor averaged 45.7 points per game over the streak, largely credited to offensive coordinator Jake Spavital's influence. Aranda's tenure was uncertain after a rocky start in 2024, but support from key figures, including Baylor legend Robert Griffin III, and the team’s resurgence have solidified his position. Baylor's administration and athletic director Mack Rhoades have confidence in Aranda's plans for the program, valuing his character and fit with the university. This marks Baylor's third bowl game appearance in the five years since Aranda took over the program.