LSU is reportedly considering a reunion with Dave Aranda following his departure as head coach of the Baylor Bears, according to a report from Yahoo Sports. Aranda, who previously served as LSU's defensive coordinator from 2016 to 2019 under Ed Orgeron, helped guide the Tigers to a national championship in the 2019 season before leaving for the Baylor head coaching position.
Aranda spent five seasons at Baylor, leading the program to a Big 12 championship in 2021. He was most recently seen addressing media at Big 12 Media Days on July 8, 2025, at The Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The potential move would mark a significant return for the defensive-minded coach to Baton Rouge, where he built a reputation as one of college football's top defensive coordinators.
Details regarding the timeline of Aranda's departure from Baylor and the current status of LSU's coaching search remain limited in initial reports.
