**Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield Takes Shot at Dallas Cowboys, Texas Longhorns Football**
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has never been one to shy away from speaking his mind, and his latest comments have certainly turned heads. The former Heisman Trophy winner and No. 1 overall draft pick recently took a playful—yet pointed—shot at both the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Longhorns football program, reigniting some of the classic football rivalries that fans love to debate.
Mayfield, who played his college ball at Oklahoma before transferring from Texas Tech, has never hidden his disdain for the Longhorns. His infamous crotch-grab celebration during a 2017 game in Austin remains one of the most talked-about moments in the Red River Rivalry’s storied history. Now, as an NFL veteran, Mayfield has expanded his playful antagonism to include the Cowboys, America’s Team—a franchise that has long been a polarizing figure in the league.
During a recent interview, Mayfield was asked about his thoughts on the upcoming NFL season and whether he had any particular games circled on his calendar. While he gave the typical diplomatic answers about treating every game as important, he couldn’t resist a subtle jab when the Cowboys were mentioned.
*”You always want to beat the teams that get a lot of hype, whether they’ve earned it or not,”* Mayfield said with a smirk. *”Dallas is one of those franchises that’s always in the spotlight, but at some point, you’ve got to actually win something meaningful, right?”*
The comment drew laughter from those in the room, but it also carried weight. The Cowboys, despite their massive fanbase and media coverage, haven’t reached an NFC Championship Game since 1995—the same year they last won a Super Bowl. Mayfield, who has faced Dallas multiple times in his career, knows how much a win over them means, both for his team’s standings and for bragging rights.
But Mayfield didn’t stop there. When the conversation shifted to college football, he was asked about the upcoming season and whether he thought the Texas Longhorns—now joining the SEC—could compete for a national title. His response was dripping with the same sarcasm OU fans have come to love.
*”Texas is always ‘back’ until they’re not,”* Mayfield quipped. *”They’ve got the resources, the recruits, and the ego, but when it comes to actually winning the big games, well… let’s just say I’ve seen this movie before.”*
The remark was a clear reference to Texas’ struggles over the past decade, where high preseason rankings often gave way to disappointing finishes. Even in 2023, when the Longhorns made the College Football Playoff, they were quickly dispatched by Washington, adding another chapter to their history of falling short on the biggest stages.
Mayfield’s comments quickly went viral, with fans from both sides weighing in. Cowboys supporters fired back, pointing out that Mayfield has yet to establish himself as an elite NFL quarterback, bouncing between four teams in just six seasons. Longhorns fans, meanwhile, reminded him that Texas owns the all-time series lead over Oklahoma, though the Sooners have had the upper hand in recent years.
But for Mayfield, this is nothing new. He’s built his reputation on confidence, swagger, and a willingness to poke the bear. Whether it’s planting the OU flag at Ohio State’s midfield, trash-talking opposing defenders, or calling out overhyped programs, Mayfield thrives in the role of the antagonist.
Now in Tampa Bay, Mayfield is looking to prove he can be a long-term answer at quarterback after resurrecting his career with the Buccaneers in 2023. Leading the team to a playoff win was a strong start, but with the Cowboys on the schedule this season—and Texas always a topic in college football—his latest comments ensure that all eyes will be on him when those matchups arrive.
Love him or hate him, Baker Mayfield knows how to keep things interesting. And if his shots at the Cowboys and Longhorns fire up his teammates—or his rivals—even better. After all, in football, a little trash talk never hurt anybody. In fact, it might just make the games that much more fun.
