Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes’ $5 million Texas Tech donation gave his alma mater a lasting legacy

In 2024, Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes made a major commitment to Texas Tech University, putting $5 million toward the school’s South End Zone and Dustin R. Womble Football Center project. The gift was more than a financial contribution for Mahomes. It connected the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback to the university where his football journey began and helped support a long-term effort to improve facilities and opportunities for future Red Raiders.Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes make $5 million Texas Tech donationTexas Tech Athletics announced the Mahomes family’s $5 million pledge on August 22, 2024. The donation supported the South End Zone and Dustin R. Womble Football Center project, part of a wider effort to strengthen the university’s football programme and athletic facilities.The school also chose to recognise Mahomes in a permanent way. A walkthrough area inside the new Womble Football Center was set to carry his name, while the quarterback meeting room and coordinator’s office in the new South End Zone Building were also named after him.That connection carries extra meaning because Mahomes was once a Texas Tech freshman himself. The fundraising campaign began in 2014, when he had only just started his college career.Texas Tech athletics director Kirby Hocutt highlighted how fitting the timing was as the campaign approached its conclusion."When we first launched this campaign, Patrick was only a freshman and now it is fitting that we approach the end of the campaign with a gift of his own," Hocutt said in the announcement.Hocutt also praised Mahomes for continuing to support the university even after becoming one of the NFL's biggest stars.Patrick Mahomes continues to support Texas Tech footballMahomes' contribution reflected a relationship with Texas Tech that has continued well beyond his playing days in Lubbock. The quarterback has remained closely linked to the school as his NFL career has grown, and the $5 million pledge added a significant new chapter to that connection.Texas Tech football coach Joey McGuire also pointed to Mahomes' wider influence on the programme and university."There isn't a greater ambassador for Texas Tech Athletics than Patrick Mahomes. He is arguably the best brand in sports, not only for his success on the field but for what he and his family do off it."McGuire continued by stressing what the donation meant to the programme."Since my hiring here at Texas Tech, it's been evident to me just how much Patrick truly loves this university and football program, and this gift further emphasizes that," McGuire continued. "On behalf of our entire program, we can't thank Patrick and Brittany enough for the impact they are making on our student-athletes and the future of Texas Tech Football."For Mahomes, the donation tied his NFL success back to the place where his college career began. For Texas Tech, it created a lasting connection between one of its most recognisable former athletes and the next generation of players.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.