Baker Mayfield, the former Oklahoma quarterback, has stirred up controversy with his choice of headwear during a recent appearance on College GameDay. Known for his disdain for the University of Texas, Mayfield donned a hat featuring the infamous Horns Down hand gesture, which is a popular anti-Texas symbol. Despite not playing in the Red River Rivalry since the 2017 season, Mayfield’s dislike for Texas remains strong.
Mayfield’s animosity towards the Longhorns can be partially attributed to his personal success against them. During his time at Oklahoma, he achieved a 2-1 record against Texas in the Red River Rivalry. His only loss occurred in his first start in 2015 after transferring from Texas Tech. In the following two years, Mayfield led the Sooners to consecutive victories over the Longhorns, with the team winning by a combined 10 points.
However, Mayfield’s infectious support for his alma mater failed to sway the College GameDay crew. Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee, and Lee Corso all picked the Longhorns to win the upcoming game, much to Mayfield’s disappointment. Even Kirk Herbstreit, who will be commentating the game on ABC, chose not to make a selection.
Undeterred, Mayfield reaffirmed his allegiance to Oklahoma during the show. He proudly pulled out the Oklahoma rifle, a symbolic gesture, when making his pick for the Sooners. He also took the opportunity to admonish Corso for his fake pick of Texas, much to the amusement of Sooners fans watching the segment.
The upcoming clash between Oklahoma and Texas in the Red River Rivalry is highly anticipated, and Mayfield’s choice of headwear has only added fuel to the rivalry. The Horns Down hat has become a symbol of defiance among Oklahoma fans, signifying their disdain for the Longhorns. As the game approaches, the tension and excitement continue to build, with both teams eager to come out on top.
In terms of predictions, it seems that Mayfield’s unwavering support for his former team might be at odds with the opinions of the College GameDay crew. While Mayfield showed his loyalty, Howard, McAfee, and Corso all opted to back the Texas Longhorns. As for Herbstreit, he chose to remain neutral and abstain from making a prediction.
Fans of both teams are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this intense rivalry game, which promises to be yet another thrilling installment in the history of the Red River Rivalry.
