ESPN Names Five Baylor Head Coach Candidates

ESPN lists five potential coaches for Baylor after Dave Aranda's firing.

Nov 5, 2026

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ESPN Names Five Baylor Head Coach Candidates

ESPN lists five potential coaches for Baylor after Dave Aranda's firing.

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ESPN lists five potential coaches for Baylor after Dave Aranda's firing. ESPN identifies five potential head coaches for Baylor following Dave Aranda's dismissal. Originally reported by CFB-HQ On SI.

Baylor Coaching Search

Baylor's Dave Aranda is leaving after ESPN identifies five potential head coaches for the program.

Lincoln Riley, USC

Riley has a 97-30 record with Oklahoma and USC and is working toward the College Football Playoff.

Matt Rhule, Nebraska

Matt Rhule, Nebraska

Rhule improved Baylor from 1-11 to 11-3 in three years before joining the NFL.

Spencer Danielson, Boise State

Danielson is 37 with a 31-9 record after a decade at Boise State but lacks Texas connections.

Jeff Traylor, Texas-San Antonio

Traylor has Texas roots and a 58-27 record but recent seasons have declined from back-to-back 12 and 11 win seasons.

GJ Kinne, Texas State

Kinne is 37 with a 38-21 record and is an offensive guru but lacks Baylor fan base support.

Baylor's Next Coach

Baylor will need to choose a new head coach after Dave Aranda's departure.

The essence

ESPN identifies five potential head coaches for Baylor following Dave Aranda's dismissal.

Read the original on CFB-HQ On SI

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