Coaching carousel rumors: Big 12 coach reportedly expected to get contract extension this cycle

The coaching carousel never takes a day off, not even for Thanksgiving.

It has already been a busy week around the big with Penn State’s James Franklin and Michigan State’s Mel Tucker signing long-term extensions to stay in the B1G.

Another candidate mentioned in connection with other openings around the country is Dave Aranda. Aranda leads Baylor out of the Big 12 after taking over prior to the 2020 season, and it appears he is in line to get an extension of his own.

Per multiple reports, the Bears are putting together a revised contract package in the coming days to keep Aranda in Waco.

Source tells @YahooSports that Baylor plans to put together a contract extension for coach Dave Aranda in the upcoming weeks. Aranda has made clear — below and otherwise — that he plans to stay at Baylor in this coaching cycle. https://t.co/RH5TeCdYQq

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) November 25, 2021

As @PeteThamel mentioned, #Baylor has proposed a new contract to Dave Aranda and he has made a commitment to remain at the school, sources tell @SInow.

— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) November 25, 2021

Aranda’s name had been floated for multiple openings, especially out of the SEC with Florida and LSU. Aranda served as the DC at LSU from 2016-19.

Paul Harvey

Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.