Waco, TX – In a move that sent shockwaves through the college football landscape, Baylor head coach Dave Aranda has reportedly turned down a jaw-dropping $7.6 million endorsement and coaching deal from the Kentucky Wildcats.
Sources close to the situation say Kentucky offered Aranda a lucrative multi-year package to lure him away from Baylor, complete with luxury perks, recruiting control, and a brand ambassador role with a major sportswear giant.
But Aranda said “no.”
The reason? Loyalty.
“I didn’t get into coaching for the money,” Aranda allegedly told his inner circle. “I got into it to build something real. And that’s exactly what we’re doing at Baylor.”
The Wildcats, still reeling from the rejection, are scrambling for a Plan B.
Social media erupted with reactions, with some calling Aranda “the most principled man in college football,” while others speculated there’s more to the story than meets the eye.
Either way, one thing is clear: Dave Aranda just became the hottest name in college football… by saying no.
