In the aftermath of a season-ending defeat to Georgia in the Rose Bowl, Oklahoma's past and future sat feet apart in the Sooners' locker room.
After finally shedding the media contingent that had surrounded him after a final round of interviews, Baker Mayfield made a beeline to where Kyler Murray was. Mayfield gave Murray a hug, essentially passing him Oklahoma's quarterbacking torch.
"They're in great hands," Mayfield had said moments before. "They have the best coach in the country. Kyler is the best athlete in the country. They're going to be just fine.