Aranda on Houston's Defense and Playmakers "There's some good energy and confidence right now with the team for sure. They see the challenge ahead with a really strong Houston tea

According to ESPN’s Dave Wilson and CBS Sports’ Shehan Jeyarajah, Aranda is set to return as the Bears’ head football coach for the 2025 season. Aranda came into the 2024 campaign facing pressure after Baylor posted a 3-9 record last year.

The Baylor Bears were facing the strong possibility of making a coaching change. Dave Aranda now knows what the future holds for 2025.

Week 12 in the Big 12 brought even more chaos and pivotal results. Contenders fell, underdogs triumphed, and some head coaches gained much-needed breathing room. Here’s an updated look at the Hot Seat Index for the Big 12 head coaches after Week 12.

After Baylor's win against West Virginia, Baylor athletics announced that Dave Aranda will return for the 2025 season. It shows how much has changed for Baylor football

Baylor’s defense had pressure on Houston quarterback Zeon Chriss throughout the night, and the Bears forced four turnovers.

Dave Aranda will return for a sixth season as Baylor’s head coach. In nearly five seasons, Aranda is 29-29 overall after Saturday’s win over West Virginia, which clinched bowl eligibility.

A Baylor spokesperson confirmed to Fox 44 Sports that Baylor head coach Dave Aranda will be retained by the Bears and remain at the helm in 2025. Aranda is in the midst of a four-game win streak and clinched postseason eligibility earlier today with a 49-35 victory over West Virginia.

Sawyer Robertson threw two touchdown passes, Bryson Washington rushed 28 times for 113 yards and Baylor stayed alive for a berth in the Big 12 championship game by defeating host