LSU is reportedly considering a reunion with Dave Aranda following his departure as head coach of the Baylor Bears, according to a report from Heavy.com. Aranda, who previously served as LSU's defensive coordinator from 2016 to 2019 under Ed Orgeron, left Baylor after four seasons at the helm.
Aranda appeared at Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas, on July 8, 2025, where he addressed media as the Bears' head coach. His tenure at Baylor included a Big 12 championship in 2021 but the program struggled in recent seasons, leading to his exit.
The potential move would bring Aranda back to Baton Rouge, where his defenses ranked among the nation's best during his three-year stint. LSU's current coaching staff has faced scrutiny over defensive performance, making Aranda a logical candidate if the program seeks a familiar face with proven success in the SEC.
