Dave Aranda Reportedly In Discussions With LSU Coaching Staff
Former Baylor head coach Dave Aranda is reportedly in discussions to join LSU's coaching staff as an analyst.
Mobile Pensacola, AL, November 5, 2026 — Dave Aranda, formerly the head coach at Baylor University, is reportedly engaged in discussions regarding a potential role with the LSU Tigers’ coaching staff. Sources indicate that the discussions center on Aranda joining LSU as an analyst.
The specifics of these conversations, including the exact nature of the analyst position and the timeline for any potential agreement, were not immediately available. Aranda’s tenure as head coach at Baylor concluded recently, prompting speculation about his next career move within college football. The reports suggest a possible return to LSU, where he previously served as defensive coordinator before taking the head coaching position at Baylor.
Details surrounding the ongoing discussions remain limited. It is understood that Aranda’s potential role would be as an analyst, a position that typically involves providing strategic insights and support to the coaching team, without direct on-field coaching responsibilities for players. The decision-making process and the final outcome of these discussions are not yet public.
Aranda’s background includes a significant period with LSU from 2016 to 2019, where he was recognized for his defensive schemes. His departure from Baylor marks a new chapter for the coach, and these reported talks with LSU signal a potential continuation of his involvement in the Southeastern Conference. Further information is expected to emerge as discussions progress or conclude.
Story summarized from the original created by Thomas Lagrone on www.al.com, see more information here.
Media gallery
