From Newsweek · Matthew Couden · · 1m 20s
Baker Mayfield trolls coach with Michigan jersey prank
The Buccaneers QB wore a Wolverines jersey to media day as a jab at head coach Todd Bowles after his son's big win.
In brief
The Buccaneers QB wore a Wolverines jersey to media day as a jab at head coach Todd Bowles after his son's big win. Mayfield and Bowles share a playful rivalry rooted in the Oklahoma-Michigan college football matchup, with Bowles' son Troy playing for the Wolverines. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Buccaneers stumble in season opener
Tampa Bay lost 33-27 to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1, giving Baker Mayfield a disappointing start to his season with the team.
Mayfield shows up in rival jersey
Days after the loss, Mayfield walked into the team's press conference wearing a yellow Michigan Wolverines No. 18 jersey, surprising reporters and coaches.
Bowles hums Michigan fight song
Head coach Todd Bowles played along with the prank, humming the Michigan fight song off-camera as Mayfield took the podium.
“"That hurts. That hurts real bad," Mayfield said as he got to the podium.”
The Oklahoma-Michigan connection
Mayfield played for Oklahoma from 2014 to 2017 and won the 2017 Heisman Trophy. Bowles' son Troy plays for Michigan and just beat Oklahoma 24-17.
“"Oklahoma versus Michigan. Yeah, Todd's son was on the winning side of it, Sooners were not."”
Troy Bowles shines for Wolverines
In Michigan's recent win over Oklahoma, Troy Bowles recorded nine tackles and a fumble recovery, helping the Wolverines avoid an upset loss to Western Michigan.
Buccaneers host Browns next
Tampa Bay hosts Cleveland on Sunday, September 20 at 1 p.m. Eastern Time. The Browns, led by Deshaun Watson, are 8.5-point underdogs.
At a glance
Mayfield and Bowles share a playful rivalry rooted in the Oklahoma-Michigan college football matchup, with Bowles' son Troy playing for the Wolverines.
