Aranda's Call Sheet

'We Have to Win More': Aranda, Baylor Look to Reset After Losing Top 2026 Commits

3 mo ago by Levi Caraway

The talk of National Signing Day didn’t revolve around who the Bears landed, but instead, it was about who they lost.

Hot Seat Heats Up: Pressure Mounts on Aranda as Baylor Fights for Bowl Eligibility

3 mo ago by Levi Caraway

Head coach Dave Aranda spoke to the media on Monday to review the loss to No. 13 Utah and preview the matchup against Arizona.

'We’ve Got to Get It Fixed': Aranda’s Words Sound Familiar ahead of UCF Matchup

4 mo ago by Levi Caraway

Head coach Dave Aranda addressed those recurring issues in his weekly press conference, saying, “We have to correct our ills."

Fourth-and-One Mentality: Aranda Calls for Leadership, Better Execution Ahead of Cincy

4 mo ago by Levi Caraway

Aranda said that the team is now in “fourth-and-one” mode, knowing that every remaining game is a “must-win,” starting with this weekend against No. 21 Cincinnati.

Through the Smoke: Aranda's Bears Use Bye Week to Refocus Ahead of Rivalry Clash with TCU

4 mo ago by Levi Caraway

Head coach Dave Aranda spoke with the media ahead of Baylor's matchup against rival TCU.

Aranda Frustrated with Defense Despite Baylor Win: 'We Need to Get Over the Hump'

5 mo ago by Levi Caraway

Head coach Dave Aranda reviewed the Oklahoma State matchup and previewed Kansas State at his weekly press conference.

Aranda's Call Sheet: Bears Still Searching as Struggles with Complementary Play Continue

5 mo ago by Levi Caraway

“It continues to be a focus,” Aranda said of complementary football. “If one side is down, the other side picks it up."

Aranda's Call Sheet: Defense Improving, But Not Enough as Bears Prepare for Big Test

5 mo ago by Levi Caraway

Dave Aranda was asked on Monday at his weekly press conference if his defense is taking the necessary steps forward and heading in the right direction after limiting the Bulldogs to 195 total yards and one score.

Aranda Reflects on Self-Inflicted Wounds against No. 17 SMU: 'We Need to Play Better'

6 mo ago by Levi Caraway

“It’s not anything that’s really clear,” Aranda said. “There are times where everything has to go right to get off the field, and with respect to all the offenses out there, it shouldn’t be that hard.”

Aranda Stresses Belief Amid Tough Start: 'We're a Good Team. We Have a Lot of Talent'

6 mo ago by Levi Caraway

“The message to the team is that we’re a good team,” Aranda said. “We have a lot of talent and guys have sacrificed a bunch to get to this point."

Aranda's Call Sheet: Execution, Pressure & Opportunity Ahead of Prime Time Matchup

6 mo ago by Levi Caraway

Head coach Dave Aranda spoke on Monday about what to expect going into Baylor's season opener against Auburn.

Aranda's Call Sheet: Fall Camp Progress, RB Depth & Remaining Questions Ahead of Auburn

6 mo ago by Levi Caraway

In his second year calling plays on the defense, Aranda seems to have much more confidence in the overall ability of his group.

Aranda's Call Sheet: Bears Face Early Adversity as Pendergrass is Lost for Season

7 mo ago by Levi Caraway

“He’s out for the year,” Aranda said of Pendergrass. “It’s too bad. That’s a definite misfortune. He’s going to have to have surgery on his foot.”

Aranda's Call Sheet: Baylor Football Closes Spring Camp on a High Note

10 mo ago by Levi Caraway

Instead of a traditional spring game, the Baylor football program wrapped up its spring camp with an open practice last Saturday that featured a competitive showcase of drills.