Dave Aranda
FILE - Texas head coach Tom Herman shouts to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UTEP in Austin, Texas,in this Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, file photo. When Texas finished its season with consecutive lopsided victories, it seemed that coach Tom Herman would be back for a fifth season despite again falling short of a Big 12 title. There was no reason to think Les Miles would be gone from Kansas, even after a winless second season. Yet, the Longhorns and Jayhawks both went through spring practice with different coaches. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Big 12 spring sees unexpected changes at Texas and Kansas

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 27, 2021 01:52 PM EDT

Oklahoma wide receiver Jadon Haselwood (11) is tackled by Baylor cornerback Raleigh Texada (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Big 12 down to 1 makeup league game on to end regular season

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 05:57 AM EST

Oklahoma State quarterback Shane Illingworth (16) throws under pressure from Oklahoma defensive lineman Isaiah Thomas (95) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 13 Oklahoma looks to regain steam against Baylor

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 03, 2020 02:15 PM EST

Baylor seeking offensive identity with defensive TCU in Waco

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 29, 2020 05:40 PM EDT
Baylor is still trying to figure out its identity on offense, a difficult task with a new coach in an uneven season interrupted by the pandemic. ...

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy, left, and Kansas head coach Les Miles talk before an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas coach cleared of virus but skips West Virginia game

By Dave Skretta Oct. 16, 2020 01:02 PM EDT

Baylor head coach Dave Aranda looks during an NCAA college football game against West Virginia , Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (William Wotring/The Dominion-Post via AP)
Baylor pauses football over virus; Oklahoma St game still on

Oct. 08, 2020 05:54 PM EDT

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy, left, and Kansas head coach Les Miles talk before an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas coach Les Miles tests positive for COVID-19

By Dave Skretta Oct. 08, 2020 04:06 PM EDT

West Virginia quarterback Jarret Doege (2) reacts after scoring a touchdown against Baylor during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (William Wotring/The Dominion-Post via AP)
Brown's TD run lifts West Virginia over Baylor 27-21 in 2OT

By John Raby Oct. 03, 2020 05:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2020 file photo, Baylor's new head football coach Dave Aranda addresses the media during an NCAA college football news conference in Waco, Texas. Aranda will make his delayed debut as Baylor's coach in a quickly arranged and unexpected reunion of old Southwest Conference rivals. Baylor and Houston open this pandemic-altered season Saturday, Sept. 19, with their first meeting since the SWC’s final season in 1995. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)
Aranda optimistic Baylor will play Big 12 opener vs Kansas

Sep. 21, 2020 09:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2020 file photo, Baylor's new head football coach Dave Aranda addresses the media during an NCAA college football news conference in Waco, Texas. Aranda will make his delayed debut as Baylor's coach in a quickly arranged and unexpected reunion of old Southwest Conference rivals. Baylor and Houston open this pandemic-altered season Saturday, Sept. 19, with their first meeting since the SWC’s final season in 1995. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)
Baylor-Houston, FAU-Ga Southern postponed day before games

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 18, 2020 04:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer (12) looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Waco, Texas. Baylor and Houston play this week for the first time since 1995, when both teams were in the Southwest Conference. Brewer enters his senior season with 7,742 yards passing, third in school history behind 2011 Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III (10,366) and Bryce Petty (8,195). (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)
Big 12 has 2 games this week, 1 delayed and 1 just scheduled

By The Associated Press Sep. 17, 2020 02:54 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2020, file photo, Baylor's new head football coach Dave Aranda addresses the media during an NCAA college football news conference in Waco, Texas. Just when it seemed like things were up and rolling, the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The ensuring national shutdown hurt coaches across college football as they prepare for next season, but it was particularly difficult on programs with first-year coaches trying to build something from the ground up. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)
Baylor 3rd B12 team to put off opener after La Tech outbreak

Sep. 08, 2020 10:23 PM EDT

FILE - Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer (12) passes in the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. Brewer and Baylor took the Sooners to overtime in last year's title game, though the tough-minded quarterback didn't play after halftime following a hard hit he delivered on a defender on a running play before taking a hard sack. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)
New coach at Baylor, where QB Brewer may finally slide more

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 01, 2020 06:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2019, file photo, Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin discusses the team's signing class during a press conference at the Manning Center in Oxford, Miss. Just when it seemed like things were up and rolling, the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The ensuring national shutdown hurt coaches across college football as they prepare for next season, but it was particularly difficult on programs with first-year coaches trying to build something from the ground up. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP, File)/
Pandemic puts first-year football coaches in deeper bind

By John Marshall Apr. 10, 2020 01:11 PM EDT