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.

Jan 7, 2026; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Michael Rataj (12) rebounds the ball against Iowa State Cyclones forward Dominykas Pleta (21) during the first half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Oct 18, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears tight end Kelsey Johnson (12) reacts after a touchdown run by running back Bryson Washington against the TCU Horned Frogs during the first half of a game at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Dec 21, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Tounde Yessoufou (24) scores a basket against Southern University Jaguars guard Cam Amboree (3) during the first half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Nov 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Baylor Bears cornerback LeVar Thornton Jr. (25) attempts to intercept a pass against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Nov 1, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Dave Aranda on the sidelines against the UCF Knights during the first half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Football

A glance at who could be an instant impact freshman for the Bears

Nov 29, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) gestures before the snap against the Florida State Seminoles during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Football

Could the Bears be replacing Sawyer Robertson with another SEC quarterback?

Jan 1, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baylor Bears safety Jalen Pitre (8) gestures after a play against the Mississippi Rebels in the second quarter of the 2022 Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-Imagn Images

Bears In The Pros

A look at which Baylor alums will get a chance to compete for a Super Bwol

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

Basketball

The Bears enter the rankings after two wins in Las Vegas

Dec 6, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Scott Drew reacts against the Memphis Tigers during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images

Basketball

How the Bears fared in their first true road game of the season

Football

The native Texan will be dropping down from the Big 12 to a Group of Five school

Dec 10, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Scott Drew reacts on the sideline during the first half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Basketball

Baylor basketball will be losing its longest tenured assistant

Dec 10, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Tounde Yessoufou (24) scores a layup against Norfolk State Spartans forward Devon Ellis (11) during the second half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Basketball

Seeing what's similar and what's different between Baylor's last two five-star freshmen

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

The Hawaii native will be returning to the sidelines for his alma matter

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

What The Athletic's Sam Vecenie saw in his deep dive into both Cameron Carr and Tounde Yessoufou

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

The Bears returned to Foster Pavilion tonight, fresh off a 2-1 road trip in Las Vegas and the Players Era Festival with wins over San Diego State and Creighton,

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

Asking the hard question about the redshirt senior's season