Oklahoma spring game, Baker Mayfield Heisman statue dedication set for April 23

Oklahoma officially announced that its annual spring game will take place on April 23 at 3 p.m. with quarterback Baker Mayfield’s Heisman Trophy statue dedication to follow immediately after the game.

“The love and support from Sooner Nation since my family stepped off the plane in Norman has been absolutely phenomenal. We were quickly reminded about how incredibly passionate our fan base is, and we truly appreciate that unbridled enthusiasm – it’s one of the many things that makes OU Football so special. I can’t wait to see that passion on display on April 23rd, and my challenge to the fans is to fill up the stadium. As we say all the time inside our walls, ‘Best is the standard.’ Let’s pack the Palace and make it a great day for everyone,” Oklahoma head football coach Brent Venables said in a statement.

Mayfield became the sixth Sooner to win the Heisman Trophy after passing for 4,340 yards and 41 touchdowns during the 2017 regular season and the Sooners’ Big 12 Championship win over TCU, 41-17. Of course, Mayfield also passed for 287 yards and a pair of touchdowns in Oklahoma’s 54-48 double overtime loss to Georgia in the College Football Playoff from the Rose Bowl.

“I’m a Sooner for life and incredibly grateful for all of the success my teammates and I had at OU. It’s humbling and surreal to think about having a statue in iconic Heisman Park. I can’t wait to be back in Norman and reunite with the most passionate fans in college football,” Mayfield said in a statement.

Ticket sales for season ticket holders began today at 2 p.m. and are $10. The public sale begins on March 9 at 10 a.m. and tickets for non-season ticket holders are $15 for general admission bowl seating and $25 for any remaining general admission Club or general admission Santee Lounge seating.

The Field House, East Suite Reserved and Heisman parking lots will be reserved for loge and suite holders, but all other parking lots and facilities will be free to the public. OU will hold its “Party at the Palace presented by Allstate” pregame fan festival on the lawn immediately north of the stadium with a start time to be announced later.

The 2022 OU Spring Game will be televised live by SoonerSports.tv. A subscription is required to watch the live broadcast on SoonerSports.tv, but the game will re-air on Bally Sports at a yet-to-be-determined time.

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