Report: LSU Working To Bring Back Former DC Dave Aranda, Who's Currently In Baton Rouge

By Staff Reporter•Nov 5, 202610:46 am•

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LSU is reportedly working to bring former defensive coordinator Dave Aranda back to Baton Rouge in an analyst-type role, according to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz.

Zenitz reported Thursday that Aranda, who most recently served as Baylor's head coach, is currently in Baton Rouge as LSU explores adding him to Lane Kiffin's staff.

Aranda previously served as LSU's defensive coordinator from 2016 to 2019 and was a key part of the Tigers' undefeated national championship team in 2019.

Following that championship season, Aranda left LSU to become the head coach at Baylor, where he led the Bears to a Big 12 championship and a Sugar Bowl victory in 2021. Baylor fired him on October 25 after seven seasons in Waco.

A potential return would reunite Aranda with LSU, this time in a supporting role alongside defensive coordinator Blake Baker.

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GroundPati•7 min

Coach Dave Aranda can help implement some schemes, without too much change. Don’t wanna create any “think before you move” and take away from the instincts they are now progressing in on the field.. I vote Yes

LSUgrad83•9 min

This would be a fantastic move. A great defensive mind and he was successful here in his previous stint. Blake Baker will be on many short lists for HC.

Breauxsif•9 min

This is huge!!

TBoy•12 min

Dave Aranda is a great football mind. Having him back at LSU would be a huge benefit.

Froman•14 min

I think this is pointing to Baker being offered head coaching jobs at the end of the year.

pitchandcatch27•15 min

Hell yes, I think he is better than BB. Aranda should would not have left a hole to drive a truck through against KY. BB will get a HC position next year and Aranda slides right in as the DC. Smart thinking CLK!

grich31•16 min

Hell Yea bring CDA home !

Zzyzx•20 min

When the analyst is 10x as good as the D Coordinator

Tigersfan3000•22 min

DC in waiting. This man Lane is not fnnn around.

Koolazzkat•8 min

Baker better take the first gig offered.

kdemon•22 min

Oh hell yeah!

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