A Baylor spokesperson has confirmed with SicEm365 that Dave Aranda will return as head coach of the Baylor program for the 2025 season.
Aranda’s Bears earned bowl eligibility on Saturday with a 49-35 win over West Virginia. It’s Baylor’s fourth straight Big 12 win after starting the season 2-4 with close losses against Utah, Colorado and BYU.
The last official announcement by Baylor on Aranda’s contract was a February 2022 contract extension that kept Aranda in Waco through 2029. The California native’s overall record at Baylor is 29-29; he was on the hot seat entering the fall.
The Bears have tangible momentum heading into the season's final two weeks, with winnable matchups against Houston and Kansas to close out the year.
Next season, Baylor will return a strong nucleus of players, including quarterback Sawyer Robertson (RJr.), running back Bryson Washington (RFr.), wide receiver Josh Cameron (RJr.), defensive lineman Jackie Marshall (RJr.) and linebacker Keaton Thomas (RSo.).
I think that would change the vibe dramatically.Jorkel said:
I'm glad we are winning and hope we win the next 3 games. I'll be pretty interested to see how people react if we happen to lose the last 3 games though…a lot of fans doing 180s after this 4 game win streak.
Head coach Dave Aranda on the Baylor administration supporting him and trusting him enough to allow him to return and prove himself coming off a 3-9 season:
— Baylor Bears on SicEm365 (@SicEm365) November 18, 2024
“This is a special job because you’re way supported, and there’s great leadership. I’m blessed.”
Full quote🐻👇 pic.twitter.com/bB69yJGkqF
