Josh Crawford

Josh Crawford

Joined: Jul 17, 2025

Josh began covering Baylor athletics in July 2025. Before this, he previously wrote for Syracuse men's basketball and football at SI from 2022-24. As a former Division I defensive lineman at Prairie View, Josh is passionate about storytelling from a former athlete's perspective. When he's not covering Baylor, he enjoys traveling, listening to podcasts and music, and loves cooking a good meal.

Nov 1, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; UCF Knights wide receiver Duane Thomas Jr. (7) is tackled by Baylor Bears defensive lineman Jackie Marshall (0) during the first half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Nov 24, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Baylor Bears guard Cameron Carr (43) follows through on the dunk against the Creighton Bluejays during the second half in a 2025 Players Era Festival group play game at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Dec 2, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Cameron Carr (43) looks to pass against Sacramento State Hornets guard Jahni Summers (4) during the first half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Nov 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Sawyer Robertson (13) against the Arizona Wildcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Nov 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Dave Aranda against the Arizona Wildcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Football

With his once-cherished 2026 recruiting class falling apart, Aranda still needs a talent infusion with 20 seniors departing to save his job

Nov 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Sawyer Robertson (13) against the Arizona Wildcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Football

Where you can check out the Bears closing out the regular season

Nov 25, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; St. John's Red Storm forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) dribbles the ball against Baylor Bears guard Michael Rataj (12) in a 2025 Players Era Festival group play game at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Basketball

What we walked away knowing about the Bears after their first-ranked matchup of the season

Nov 24, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Baylor Bears guard Cameron Carr (43) shoots over Creighton Bluejays forward Jasen Green (0) during the first half in a 2025 Players Era Festival group play game at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Basketball

What we learned about Scott Drew & Co. after their 4th game of the year

Football

Where you can go to watch the Bears in their West Coast conference battle

Sep 20, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) breaks free of a tackle by Baylor Bears safety Devyn Bobby (3) during the first half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Football

How On3's recent report on Sam Leavitt relates to the Bears

Nov 15, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears wide receiver Josh Cameron (34) makes a catch against Utah Utes cornerback Blake Cotton (16) during the second half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Football

Tracking if Baylor will be able to secure a 6th win in their one of their last two games.

Jul 18, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Baylor Bears new athletic director Mack Rhoades speaks at a press conference during the Big 12 Media Days at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Football

The latest on the controversy swirling around Baylor's AD

Sep 7, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Baylor Bears defensive lineman Jackie Marshall (0) reacts to a sack on Utah Utes quarterback Isaac Wilson (11) during the third quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Seeing how the Bears are viewed going into their last ranked matchup of the season

Oct 25, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Dave Aranda works the sideline during the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the second half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Pondering if a win over the Utes could be the needed boost for a strong finish to the season and to keep Aranda in Waco

Nov 9, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Cameron Carr (43) scores a three-point basket against Washington Huskies guard Quimari Peterson (0) during the first half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

What we learned about Baylor's first game against a power conference opponent this season

Nov 1, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears wide receiver Josh Cameron (34) is forced out of bounds by UCF Knights defensive back Braeden Marshall (4) during the first half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Second straight year receiving the nomination for the senior from the Austin area