# ESPN Names Five Baylor Head Coach Candidates

> ESPN lists five potential coaches for Baylor after Dave Aranda's firing.
- Title: ESPN Names Five Baylor Head Coach Candidates · CFB-HQ On SI
- Summary: ESPN lists five potential coaches for Baylor after Dave Aranda's firing. ESPN identifies five potential head coaches for Baylor following Dave Aranda's…
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- Published: 2026-11-05T22:58:02+00:00
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- Topics: baylor, dave aranda, lincoln riley, matt rhule, spencer danielson, jeff traylor, gj kinne, college football, head coach, coaching carousel, sports
## 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
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.
## Key takeaway

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