Traditionally, 1st year head coaches have not fared well at Baylor, at least not in the win column. Entering the 2020 season, coach Dave Aranda has the ability to snap a long streak in the Baylor program. And all he has to do is lead the Bears to bowl eligibility.
In fact, it’s been over 60 years since a 1st year Baylor coach (not counting interim) has led the Bears to a bowl game in their debut season. Fans have to go all the way back to Sam Boyd’s 1956 squad that won the Sugar Bowl ti witness the feat.