Patrick and Brittany Mahomes Receive Rapturous Reception as They Return to Texas Tech

Mar. 15, 2025

Patrick Mahomes pumps up the crowd during the second half of the game between the Houston Cougars and the Texas Tech Red Raiders.Photo:John E. Moore III/Getty

John E. Moore III/Getty

Patrick Mahomesis back home in Texas!

On Monday, Feb. 24, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, 29, and his wifeBrittanywere courtside in Lubbock to watch his former school Texas Tech take on the Houston Cougars at United Supermarkets Arena.

Though he may have left Texas Tech after his junior year to start playing football professionally, the college crowd was delighted to see the alum.

Patrick Mahomes cheers on during the first half of the game between the Houston Cougars and the Texas Tech Red Raiders at United Supermarkets Arena.John E. Moore III/Getty

Dressed in Raider Red and black,and sporting shorter hair, Patrick hyped up the crowd, and evencelebrated with a fan after he made a golf putt in an on-the-court promotion.

Mom of threeBrittany, also 29, opted for red and black too — and looked delighted at the huge cheers the crowd gave her man.

In August, Texas Tech AthleticsannouncedthatPatrick and Brittany had pledged a $5 million donationto the South End Zone and Dustin R. Womble Football Center project. To thank the athlete for his generous gift, Texas Tech said a walkthrough area in the soon-to-be-completed Womble Football Center would be named after him.

The pair sported the college’s colors of red and black.Patrick Mahomes/Instagram

Patrick Mahomes/Instagram

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In 2022,Patrick was inducted into the university’s Hall of Fame and Ring of Honor, becoming only the eighth member in the school’s history.

Brittany, who was pregnant with their second child at the time, honored his achievement on Instagram, posting: “The best day, honoring the best guy. So proud of you!” adding one red and one black heart — Tech’s school colors.

Brittany Mahomes' insta stories in the gym.Brittany Mahomes/Instagram

Brittany Mahomes/Instagram

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“Happy Friday! Still squatting my life away🙂,” Brittany wrote over the clip. “Get ya movement in today🔥.”

source: people.com