“Let’s Ride and We Build in Legacy and Victories”: Legendary Baker Mayfield Just Gifted the Oklahoma Sooners 5 Incredible Luxury Buses…
By Jordan Fields | June 13, 2025 | Norman, Oklahoma
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In a monumental gesture that left players speechless, coaches emotional, and fans electrified, NFL quarterback and Oklahoma legend Baker Mayfield has gifted the Oklahoma Sooners football program five state-of-the-art luxury buses, each custom-built to reflect the pride, legacy, and championship DNA of the Sooners. It wasn’t just a donation—it was a declaration.
The man who once carried the Sooners on his back has now given them wheels that will carry the team in style, safety, and unparalleled comfort across the nation. And in true Baker Mayfield fashion, it came with a message: “Let’s ride—and we build in legacy and victories.”
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A Gesture Beyond the Game
The announcement was made during a surprise team event at the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, where hundreds of current players, alumni, and fans gathered for what was billed as an “offseason celebration of legacy.” No one expected what came next.
As the crowd watched a video montage of Mayfield’s career at OU—highlighted by his Heisman-winning season, his iconic flag-plant at Ohio State, and his emotional senior speech—the jumbotron suddenly flashed five massive crimson buses, each bearing the Sooners logo and the words “Ride With Legacy.”
Moments later, Mayfield appeared live on the stadium’s big screen.
> “I said I’d always come back. I said I’d never stop giving back. So here it is, Sooner Nation—five buses, built for champions, built for family, built for our ride to greatness.”
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Inside the Buses: A Moving Fortress of Excellence
Each of the five buses is a $1.2 million custom luxury motorcoach, built by Legacy Motors and co-designed with Baker himself. They include:
Leather reclining captain chairs with embroidered OU logos
Onboard film viewing suites for studying game footage during travel
Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and VR capabilities for interactive team meetings
Custom kitchens and athlete-optimized nutrition stations
Soft ambient lighting, individual climate zones, and cryotherapy pod access
Embedded player tributes in each bus interior, honoring OU legends from past decades
Coach Brent Venables, nearly in tears, remarked, “These aren’t just buses. These are traveling command centers. This is next-level. This is Sooner family at its finest.”
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The Mayfield Legacy: From Walk-On to Legend
To understand the emotional gravity of Mayfield’s gift, you must understand his journey.
Baker Mayfield walked onto the Oklahoma football program after transferring from Texas Tech. He had no scholarship, no guarantees—only swagger, fire, and the heart of a warrior. Within a season, he became the starting quarterback. Within two, he was a Heisman winner. Within three, he was an icon.
His tenure at OU was defined by gutsy performances, historic comebacks, and an unrelenting belief in himself and his team. But his impact didn’t end when he left for the NFL—it grew.
In his NFL career, most notably with the Browns, Panthers, Rams, and Buccaneers, Mayfield often praised OU, calling it “the place that made me.” Now, years later, he’s returning the favor in the biggest way imaginable.
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Why Buses? Mayfield Breaks Silence
At a follow-up press conference, Baker Mayfield sat down with OU media and explained his unusual, heartfelt choice.
> “I remember those long road trips—those cold late-night rides from away games, packed in tight, no legroom, watching film on cracked screens or passing phones around. I swore to myself: ‘If I ever have the means, I’m going to change this.’”
He continued, “This program deserves to roll like champions—not just on the field, but on every mile of the journey. These buses are for the walk-ons, the fifth-stringers, the equipment crew, the staffers—everyone who keeps this engine running.”
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A Program Already on the Rise—Now Riding in Style
Under Head Coach Brent Venables, Oklahoma has reignited its identity—built on hard-hitting defense, culture, accountability, and player development. The program has produced rising NFL talent, maintained its elite recruiting presence, and cultivated a national brand recognized far beyond Norman.
With this game-changing gift, Mayfield is reinforcing that resurgence with symbolism and function.
“These buses are a statement,” said OU Athletics Director Joe Castiglione. “We’re not just driving—we’re driving in purpose. In class. In legacy.”
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Each Bus Named for a Core OU Value
In another touch of brilliance, Baker named each bus according to a foundational value of the Sooners program. Etched in chrome near the front entrance, fans and players will see:
1. “Unity” – For team chemistry and the bonds that last beyond football
2. “Grit” – For those who earn their way without shortcuts
3. “Tradition” – A rolling museum of OU history and Heisman moments
4. “Pride” – With player quotes, speeches, and war chants embedded in the audio
5. “Legacy” – Reserved for seniors, alumni guests, and honorary captains on special game days
Each bus contains video monitors playing archived OU footage, motivational speeches, and highlights of the 2000 national championship team, the Mayfield era, and the most recent playoff runs.
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Fan Reactions and National Response
Within minutes of the announcement, “#LetsRideSooners” trended nationally on social media. Fans flooded Baker’s Instagram with praise, gratitude, and emotional tributes.
Former teammates chimed in too:
Kyler Murray: “That’s why he’s the general. Respect.”
CeeDee Lamb: “He gave us heart back then. Now he’s giving us the ride.”
Lincoln Riley: “Say what you want, but Baker loves Oklahoma like no other.”
Even NFL stars took note. Patrick Mahomes tweeted, “Man… that’s some real legacy talk from Baker. Respect to the Sooners.”
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Looking Ahead: How the Buses Will Be Used
The university confirmed that the buses will serve multiple functions, including:
Transporting the team to away games within driving distance
Preseason and spring training retreats
Hosting recruiting tours and parent visits
Community outreach events and school visits across Oklahoma
Additionally, one of the buses—“Legacy”—will serve as a mobile Hall of Fame, taking the OU football story to youth leagues and rural communities across the state. Fans can enter the bus, tour artifacts, and learn about Oklahoma’s football heritage in a traveling museum experience.
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Mayfield’s Closing Words
As the event closed, Mayfield had one final message for the players standing before him:
> “I wore this jersey like it was my skin. I bled for it. I fought for every inch. And now I want every single one of you to know—when you step on that field, when you climb on one of these buses—you carry every generation with you. So ride together. Win together. And always, always remember where you come from.”
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Conclusion: More Than Transportation—It’s a Movement
This wasn’t just about wheels. It was about legacy. Unity. Honor. It was a former player using his platform not for flash, but for fuel—literally and metaphorically—to drive his alma mater forward.
With five luxury buses now bearing the Oklahoma Sooners name, Baker Mayfield has once again cemented his legacy—not just as a Heisman winner or NFL quarterback, but as a pillar of Sooner history and brotherhood.
The wheels are turning in Norman—and the ride ahead looks brighter than ever.
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