The Red Raiders are riding high - and their most famous alum is riding right along with them.
No. 4 Texas Tech took care of business in the Big 12 Championship, knocking off No.
11 BYU to claim the conference title and secure a spot in the College Football Playoff. It’s a huge moment for the program, and none other than Patrick Mahomes - Texas Tech legend and current Kansas City Chiefs quarterback - made sure to celebrate the win.
Mahomes, now 30 and still very much the face of the NFL, didn’t waste time showing love to his alma mater. Shortly after the Red Raiders hoisted the Big 12 trophy, he fired off a message that was short, sweet, and straight from the heart:
“Proud of them boys! Big 12 Champs!
Congrats! @TexasTechFB.
Job not done!!! #WreckEm”
That last line - “Job not done” - says everything you need to know about the mindset in Lubbock right now. Winning the Big 12 is massive. But with a College Football Playoff berth locked in, this team is thinking bigger.
Mahomes knows what it means to chase greatness. Before he became the two-time NFL MVP and a three-time Super Bowl champion with the Chiefs, he was lighting up defenses in the Big 12.
From 2014 to 2016, Mahomes was must-see TV at Texas Tech, leading the conference in passing yards and touchdowns in back-to-back seasons. He wrapped up his college career with 11,252 passing yards, 93 passing touchdowns, and another 22 on the ground - all while completing 63.5% of his throws.
He didn’t just put up video game numbers - he helped redefine what quarterback play could look like in the modern game. And now, as he watches his former team climb to new heights, it’s clear he’s still deeply connected to the Red Raiders’ journey.
Meanwhile, Mahomes has his own battles to fight. The Chiefs have had an up-and-down season by their lofty standards, and Sunday night’s matchup against the Houston Texans looms large. It’s a critical game for Kansas City as they look to steady the ship heading into the final stretch.
But back in Lubbock, the focus is squarely on what comes next. Texas Tech is playoff-bound and, based on their seeding, in line for a first-round bye.
Who they’ll face is still to be determined - but one thing’s clear: this team isn’t just happy to be here. They’re chasing more.
And if Mahomes’ message is any indication, he’ll be watching every step of the way.