Robert Griffin III says he’s “100 percent” interested in becoming Baylor’s next head coach and has spoken with athletic director Doug McNamee. Baylor is searching for a replacement after firing Dave Aranda, but Griffin would make a major jump from broadcasting to coaching, having never coached at any level.

By the Numbers
  • Aranda went 40-40 in six and a half seasons at Baylor.
  • Baylor is 4-3 this season and has gone 26-31 since its 2021 high-water mark.
  • In his 2011 Heisman season, Griffin threw for 4,293 yards and 37 touchdowns, with 6 interceptions, and added 699 rushing yards and 10 scores.
Yes, But

Griffin’s Baylor roots and firsthand experience with the program’s winning tradition are strengths, but he has no coaching experience. Moving directly from the broadcast booth to a major college head-coaching job would be an unusually large leap.

State of Play
  • Joe Klanderman will coach Baylor for the rest of the season.
  • McNamee says the search is underway, with a hire likely in December.
  • The university says it wants a coach who can build sustained success while representing Baylor’s Christian mission.
What's Next

Baylor is expected to continue its search through the season, giving the school time to weigh Griffin’s interest against candidates with coaching résumés. Griffin’s conversation with McNamee puts his name in the mix, but no decision has been announced.

Bottom Line

Griffin brings Baylor star power and a clear connection to its most celebrated football era—but turning that legacy into a successful head-coaching candidacy will require more than name recognition.