Robert Griffin III expresses interest in Baylor head coaching job after Dave Aranda’s firing

After Baylor announced the dismissal of Dave Aranda On Sunday, one of his most notable alumni expressed interest in the position. Robert Griffin said he “100%” would like to take over as the next head coach.

Griffin, of course, won a Heisman Trophy at Baylor before becoming the second overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. He went on to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year with Washington in 2012 and is currently a football analyst for FOX, alongside a play-by-play commentator. Connor Onion.

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But with Aranda now out of his head coaching role after two straight losses, including last week against KansasBaylor has a vacancy. Griffin said. Dan Patrick he would be interested in the role and explained what the Bears need in their next coach.

“Yes, 100 percent,” Griffin said Monday. The Dan Patrick Show. “If Baylor wants to start winning again and have a university that is not only respectable on the football field, but that fans can be proud of, they need people who know what it feels like to win at Baylor.

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“So yes, I would be 100% interested. I spoke with the sporting director, who is a guy from Doug McNamee who knows what it’s like to win at Baylor, knows how it takes winning at Baylor and recruiting at Baylor to make these things happen.

Griffin played at Baylor from 2008 to 2011 and became the first Heisman winner in program history with his 2011 season. He completed 72.4% of his passes for 4,293 yards and an FBS-leading 37 touchdowns to six interceptions that year before declaring for the NFL Draft.

After four seasons with Washington, Griffin spent 2016 with the Cleveland Browns and played for the Baltimore Ravens from 2018-20. He then pursued a career in media, working at ESPN as an NFL and college football analyst from 2021-24 before joining FOX in 2025.

Robert Griffin III lists other options for Baylor job

As Baylor begins its search to replace Aranda, who spent seven seasons in Waco and accumulated a 40-40 record, Robert Griffin III also listed other candidates who could be a good fit for the role. He mentioned Boise State Spencer Danielson And the UTSAs Jeff Traylor as possible options, as well as a “dark horse” competitor: U.S.C. Lincoln Riley.

“Besides myself, I would also defend Spencer Danielson, the head coach at Boise State,” Griffin said. “I think he’s a top guy, a top coach and he knows how to win with two players.

“I also think Jeff Traylor from UTSA is a great option. A dark horse would be Lincoln Riley from USC. I know he has his experiences at Oklahoma and obviously what’s going on at USC right now.”