Patrick Mahomes may be sidelined after a devastating ACL and LCL tear, but the Kansas City Chiefs superstar isnât spending his early recovery in silence or self-pity â heâs showing the world exactly where his loyalty and passion remain.
Just days after surgery, while the NFL reels from the Chiefs missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade, Mahomes shifted the spotlight back to his roots: Texas Tech.
From the rehab room, the former Red Raiders quarterback proudly backed his alma mater during their electrifying 82-81 upset over powerhouse Duke at Madison Square Garden. And when the final buzzer sounded, Mahomes made sure the world knew how he felt.
âBig time dubs!!! @TexasTechMBB way to ball! @chrisanders2024â
he posted on X â a message that instantly sent Raider Nation buzzing.
It was a classic Mahomes moment: resilient, loyal, competitive.
Even as he faces a long and grueling road toward Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, heâs locked in on something meaningful â supporting the school that believed in him long before MVP trophies and Super Bowl parades.
The game itself was a thriller. Texas Tech surged ahead early 9-0, absorbed Dukeâs comeback, then roared back behind Christian Andersonâs 27-point heroics. And with Cameron Boozerâs last-second shot rimming out, a season-defining victory was sealed.
For fans in Lubbock, and across Chiefs Kingdom, it was another reminder:
Injury may pause Mahomesâ season â but it hasnât dented his spirit.
As his rehab journey begins, expect more messages, more support, and more proof that the bond between Mahomes and Texas Tech isnât just nostalgia⊠itâs part of who he is.
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