Mayfield apologizes for planting Oklahoma flag at Ohio Stadium

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield apologized Monday for planting an OU flag at midfield in Ohio Stadium after the Sooners defeated Ohio State on Saturday night.

"I got caught up in an emotional win," he said at a press conference. "It should've been something I did in the locker room so I apologize for doing it in the middle of the field."

Mayfield, who dazzled with 386 yards and three touchdowns in the signature victory, added that he didn't intend to rile up the Buckeyes or their fans with the gesture.

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"(I) did not mean for it to be disrespectful towards any Ohio State people at all, especially not the team or the players because they're a great team and a great program," he said.

The senior noted that the flag idea came from the Oklahoma-Texas rivalry, where the winner traditionally celebrates with the school's flag.