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

By Staff Reporter•Nov 5, 202610:46 am•Discuss the story65
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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.

Originally published on TigerDroppings.com
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Tigersfan3000•4 days
DC in waiting. This man Lane is not fnnn around.
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Koolazzkat•4 days
Baker better take the first gig offered.
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Um… no
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jrctiger84•4 days
No sir !!!!!!!!
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TBoy•4 days
Dave Aranda is a great football mind. Having him back at LSU would be a huge benefit.
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Put down the bong
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HarryHoudini•4 days
Says the guy with the trippy profoile pic
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Froman•4 days
I think this is pointing to Baker being offered head coaching jobs at the end of the year.
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Celery•4 days
Kinda weird to have both Ed O and Aranda on staff as assistants.
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idlewatcher•4 days
Said duo created tGOAT team
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hsgeoboy•4 days
Someone go poach Joe brady and get the avengers back together
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Deuces•4 days
We can have some of dat Joe Brady offense again…
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LSUgrad83•4 days
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.
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kdemon•4 days
Oh hell yeah!
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Stew2581•4 days
Lane is playing chess
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B00M•4 days
Great plan, Baker takes the leap and Aranda can step right in with all his experience. Great move.
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Rouxdee•4 days
It would take a few years to equip for his style of defense.
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Popstiger•4 days
Huge step backwards. Aranda has never had a defense as good as the one we have now
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Wisconsin finished 2015 with the #2 defense and 2016 LSU finished with the # 5 defense. LSU is currently #4 and is about to hit the meat of the schedule.
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GroundPati•4 days
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
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This is NOT an addition for 'now' sir. This is for the future!
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bulldog1983•4 days
Looks like Kiffin is playing the long game. He may actually stick around a while. This will not make everyone outside of Baton Rouge very happy.
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Tiger_n_ATL•3 days
I’m pretty sure that “people outside of Baton Rouge“ don’t really care as much as you think they do. They’re also not as obsessed with Lane Kiffin as you think they are. I’ve always lived outside of Louisiana and been a tiger fan, and trust me, you people are usually wrong when it comes to reading the ‘outside’ room.
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Breauxsif•4 days
This is huge!!
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bayoucook•4 days
His wife loves BR and still has lots of friends there.
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pics?
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Timeoday•4 days
Rules!
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DC in waiting if Baker takes a HC role at a P4 opening.
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Solo Cam•4 days
Saban model of stacking your staff with potential replacements for guys who might be moving on. love this move
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jp4lsu•4 days
This is insurance in case Baker goes
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FLObserver•4 days
LK wants to win Championships at LSU . Not just one many!
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grich31•4 days
Hell Yea bring CDA home !
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Oyster•4 days
Great move. Cover your bases early.
I was under the impression TD hated Dave and was glad he was gone in 2019.
Funny how things change around here.
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LSUBlitz•4 days
Imagine Dave with a loaded defense sheesh!!
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Beaux225•4 days
Definitely DC in waiting in case baker leaves/or when he leaves. Current LSU and Kiffin aren’t playing around.
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