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Sonny Dykes, Dave Aranda and more college football coaches who just lost their job in Week 8

Multiple college football coaches lose jobs in Week 8.

By · Published October 25, 2026  16:30 UTC · Updated October 25, 2026  16:30 UTC

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 5 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Multiple college football coaches lose jobs in Week 8.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

Baylor has parted ways with head coach Dave Aranda after a disappointing loss to Kansas. ESPN sources also confirm the move.

Baylor's decision to fire Aranda is not an isolated incident. The reason for these firings is not explicitly stated, but the losses suggest a pattern of underperformance.

The implications of these firings are still unclear, but they suggest a trend of change in college football. Further details on the reasons behind these firings and the future of the affected teams have not been disclosed.

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Who has been named interim head coach at Baylor?

Joe Klanderman

How many college football coaches have lost their jobs in Week 8?

Multiple, including Sonny Dykes and Dave Aranda

Why were the coaches fired?

The reason is not explicitly stated

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Baylor Dave Aranda Sonny Dykes College Football Firings

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