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Sports Illustrated staff writer Bryan Fischer talks with Baylor head coach Dave Aranda at the 2026 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star’s Ford Center in Frisco, Texas, about the changes he made after a five-win season, rebuilding Baylor’s culture, investing more heavily in the offensive and defensive lines and dealing with the outside pressure surrounding his job. Aranda also explains why he feels energized heading into a critical 2026 season for the Bears.
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