Former Baylor star Robert Griffin III to interview for school’s coaching vacancy in shock

Former Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III is set to interview for the university’s head coaching vacancy, despite having no college coaching experience. The move would put the 36-year-old Fox Sports analyst in charge of the team where he won the Heisman Trophy, as Baylor seeks a new direction after dismissing Dave Aranda.

Griffin played for Baylor from 2008 to 2011 and led the team to a 10-win season in his final year, throwing for 4,293 yards and 37 touchdowns. Aranda was fired last month after a 4-3 start; Baylor has since won two games and secured bowl eligibility. Griffin has said he is fully interested in the role, joining a small group of former college stars, including Philip Rivers at North Carolina State, who have taken major coaching jobs without prior experience at that level.