RG III Interested in Baylor Coaching Job — SkimNews
Get the Sports newsletter
Daily sports — scores, transfers, the storylines from the leagues you actually follow. Free.
- Robert Griffin III said he is '100 percent' interested in Baylor's head coaching job and has spoken with athletic director Doug McNamee, despite having no prior coaching experience.
- Baylor fired Dave Aranda after a 40-40 record over 6½ seasons, naming Joe Klanderman as interim coach while launching a search for a permanent replacement.
- Doug McNamee stated the coaching search is underway, with a hire likely not coming until December due to the football calendar and the need to align with Baylor’s Christian mission.
- Robert Griffin III won the Heisman Trophy in 2011 at Baylor, leading the team to a 10-3 record and its first 10-win season since 1980, with 4,293 passing yards and 47 total touchdowns.
- Baylor football has gone 26-31 since its 12-win 2021 season and Big 12 title, losing its last two games after a four-game winning streak, including a 25-24 defeat at Kansas.
Why it matters: Baylor must balance its Christian mission and winning tradition in a high-stakes hire after recent decline, and Griffin’s candidacy—though inexperienced—taps into legacy appeal at a time when fan confidence is wavering after back-to-back losses derailed momentum.
Ask SkimNews
