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Rumors started to circulate the reigning Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year had just moved to Norman. Bob Stoops was one of the many who heard the rumors Baker Mayfield left Texas Tech and enrolled at OU, but he had never spoken to him or granted him an opportunity to join the team. Mayfield showed up at a team dinner and introduced himself to Stoops. Shortly after, he was granted an opportunity to walk-on at his dream school. Stoops said at the time it was, “maybe the strangest thing that’s ever happened in my coaching career.” Today it adds to the legendary story. Mayfield had to sit out the entire 2014 season but won the starting QB job heading into 2015. It only took two games for the entire OU fanbase to fall in love with No. 6, after an incredible comeback win at Tennessee. Mayfield was a lifelong OU fan that got to wear the jersey he always dreamed about. That came across with his play and was one of the many reasons he was such a fan favorite. During his three years as a starter, he won three Big 12 titles, made the College Football Playoff twice and won the 2017 Heisman Trophy. He was also the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Mayfield’s college football journey started as a walk-on but ended as arguably the best QB in OU history. His legacy is forever cemented in Heisman Park just steps away from Owen Field. Baker Mayfield days until kickoff in Norman.