Patrick Mahomes Donates $5 Million to Texas Tech for Stadium Renovation

In a significant gesture of support for his alma mater, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has donated $5 million to Texas Tech University to aid in the $242 million renovation of the south end zone of Jones AT&T Stadium and the Dustin R. Womble Football Center. The university announced that key areas within the football center, including the quarterback meeting room and the offensive coordinator's office, will be named in Mahomes' honor. Mahomes, who played for the Red Raiders from 2014 to 2016, was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017. Mahomes, a two-time NFL MVP and three-time Super Bowl champion, has become a prominent figure in Texas Tech athletics. Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire praised Mahomes as the university's greatest ambassador. The recent partnership between Texas Tech and Adidas, which includes co-branded apparel featuring Mahomes' "gladiator" logo, further highlights his influence. The NCAA's recent rule change allowing corporate logos on the field has also seen Mahomes' logo and the Adidas emblem painted on the stadium turf. The quarterback's commitment to Texas Tech extends beyond financial contributions; he regularly attends games and events, including the Big 12 Tournament. His latest donation brings the total fundraising for the stadium and football center projects to $115 million. Athletic director Kirby Hocutt reflected on Mahomes' journey from freshman to NFL star, emphasizing the pride the university feels in his ongoing support.