Baylor

Bears fans will once again be able to follow every exciting play of Baylor Football this season on the Baylor Sports Media Network thanks to its experienced crew of professionals who broadcast the action worldwide.

Recognized by the National Sports Media Association as the 2019 Texas Co-Sportscaster of the Year, The “Voice of the Bears,” John Morris (Baylor, 1980), enters his 31st season as the signature voice of Baylor Athletics. This is his 39th season overall including his eight years working with the legendary Frank Fallon. He has also been behind the mic for Baylor Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Soccer, Track & Field, Equestrian, Men’s & Women’s Tennis and Acrobatics & Tumbling.

Former Baylor quarterback Nick Florence will join the Baylor Sports Media Network for the 2025 season as the color analyst for BU football games. Florence (2009-12) steps into the role after the loss of longtime Baylor color analyst J.J. Joe, who completed his 21st season in the booth with Morris calling BU games.
  
Florence, a native of Garland, Texas, had a decorated career for the Bears from 2009-12, while helping spur a resurgence in the program that led to a 2012 win over No. 17 UCLA in the Holiday Bowl in San Diego. Florence, who started the 2009 and 2012 seasons, and had a memorable relief appearance in the 2011 matchup with Texas Tech in Arlington in relief of starter Robert Griffin III, earned All-America honorable mention accolades in 2012. 

Ricky Thompson returns for his 26th season providing sideline color and analysis. Thompson is a former SWC long jump champion and was the Bears’ leading receiver in 1975 before embarking on a seven-year NFL career. He is also a member of the Baylor Athletics Hall of Fame, inducted in 1992 and in September 2017, he was inducted into the Baylor wing of the SWC Hall of Fame.

The team is supported by Bob Baker, the football broadcast engineer who is in his 13^th season, and Jeff Walter, who provides statistical and spotting input for the fifth season. Derek Smith, the Voice of Baylor Baseball and Women’s Basketball, and the esteemed public address announcer at McLane Stadium, will be in his 16^th season of the Baylor Gameday Tailgate Show, presented by Baylor Alumni, and the Post-Game 5^th Quarter Show.