WATCH: Baker Mayfield Lets Loose On College GameDay

Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield capped off his busy bye week by joining the Pat McAfee show on Friday and appearing on College GameDay on Saturday live from Austin, Texas as a guest picker. During his time on air, he not only previewed the Red River Rivalry between Oklahoma and Texas, but he also let loose and had some fun.

Baker Mayfield Fires Off The Blaster On College GameDay

Given the chance to discuss his thoughts on the game, one where Baker Mayfield’s alma matter defeated Texas 34-30, Mayfield had the proper attire and let the blaster fire – twice.

Baker Mayfield Remains Locked In On Football

Despite those who have discredited Baker Mayfield for some of his antics, he takes the game of football seriously. Recently, Bucs general manager Jason Licht credited Baker Mayfield for being a “very, very smart person.” While Mayfield has a big personality that has drawn the ire of some, he is locked in when it comes to the weekly preparation.

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield and WR Trey Palmer – Photo by: USA Today

“To me, it’s like I love having a big personality outside of the football game,” Mayfield said on the Pat McAfee Show. “When I’m at meetings, I’m locked in. Anybody who has ever worked with me or been in the meeting room knows how seriously I take it.

“The best part about football is the relationships – it’s the camaraderie, messing with guys, and having fun while doing it. I just think that was what everybody wanted to attach my personality to but that’s alright because they don’t get to work with me either.”

Mayfield is more prepared for any gameday than one might think. Just take for instance his notetaking routine. “I’m kind of a nutjob. I highlight everything, different colors mean different things. I have my iPad I take notes on but I like to write it down and re-read it.”

When he is not using his highlighter, Mayfield has taken the time to bond with many of his Bucs teammates. That is not something new to him and goes back to his own time as an Oklahoma Sooner.

“I’ve been doing that for a while. I was doing that in college and that’s just – you get to know your teammates, you fight for each other – as you guys know. It takes so much more than one guy doing their job. The more you can do, the more you can show support for your guys outside of the facility, the better. It’s the greatest team sport for a reason.”

Whether is in the Bahamas with his offensive lineman, sitting down writing notes, or firing off a blaster, Mayfield summarized how much the game and the relationships mean to him best.

“I’m a football guy man.”