Oklahoma football fans couldn’t help but admire one of their former players as he performed a clinic on Monday during Super Wild Card Weekend. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosted the Philadelphia Eagles in the first-round finale, with two former Sooner quarterbacks facing off in the nightcap. However, Tampa Bay’s Baker Mayfield outperformed Philadelphia’s Jalen Hurts on the biggest stage. The former first-round pick dominated for four quarters, leading his team to a comfortable 32-9 win. Sooner fans took to social media during and after the game to praise Mayfield’s playoff performance.
Oklahoma Football Fans React To Baker Mayfield’s Outing
Former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield finished with 22-0f-36 for 337 yards and three touchdowns. He had two carries for 16 yards. Mayfield could have had more efficient numbers if future Hall of Fame wide receiver Mike Evans and the usually dependable Cade Otton hadn’t dropped some key passes. Oklahoma fans rejoiced on Twitter (also known as X) over their former signal callers’ success.
BAKER REAGAN MAYFIELD!!! pic.twitter.com/LukJc0sLzY
— MR SOONER- PFC of the Stutsman Army ⭕🙌🧬 (@MRSOONER75) January 16, 2024
As a Sooner, I couldn’t lose tonight. Love Jalen, but also just so happy for @bakermayfield #OUDNA #shakeandBAKE pic.twitter.com/mB0rPGZUyM
— Kristi (@ms_lake_) January 16, 2024
BAKER MAYFIELD!! LETS GOOO! I know some people don't care for Baker but he was by far my favorite player to cover during my time on air. What a performance by the former Sooner. @Buccaneers #Sooners @selloutcrowd_
— Sam Mayes (@AllmericanMayes) January 16, 2024
Baker Mayfield: Won Heisman Trophy with Oklahoma Football
Mayfield started his career with the Texas Tech Red Raiders before transferring to Oklahoma. He spent three seasons in Norman, throwing for a ludicrous 119 passing touchdowns against 21 picks. The Sooners went 34-6 during that span, winning the Big 12 each season. Mayfield won the Heisman Trophy Award in 2017, throwing for 4,622 yards and 43 touchdowns against six picks. He completed 71% of his passes, adding 311 yards and five scores on the ground. However, Oklahoma fell dramatically to the Georgia Bulldogs in the College Football Playoff, 54-48. Mayfield threw 287 yards and two scores with a pick in the loss.
