The Kansas City Chiefs are on their NFL bye week, but that hasn’t stopped quarterback Patrick Mahomes from making news and staying active in the headlines.

On Saturday, November 8, Mahomes was in Lubbock, Texas, for ESPN’s “College GameDay” and the game between No. 7 BYU Cougars and No. 8 Texas Tech, where he dropped news that impacts the college football world.

The Chiefs are coming off a tough loss to the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, November 2, with a final score of 28-21. While the loss stung as the team headed into their bye week, Mahomes and the Chiefs are keeping things in perspective and not letting it ruin their week off.

Instead of sulking, Mahomes appeared on “College GameDay” with a smile on his face and an important announcement to make.

### What is College GameDay?

“College GameDay” is an ESPN TV program that broadcasts from a different major college sporting event each week throughout the season. According to the show’s official website:

> “The show travels to a different college campus or game site each week of the season from late August and early September through the College Football Playoff National Championship in January.”

ESPN announces the locations a week in advance and selects games to highlight based on competitive matchups, rivalries, and games of interest.

This week, Mahomes and “College GameDay” visited Texas Tech, the college Mahomes attended. Last year, Texas Tech began a decade-long partnership with Adidas—the same company that has a deal with Mahomes.

### Patrick Mahomes and Adidas Launch “Team Mahomes” NIL Class

At the event, Mahomes and Adidas made a special announcement: they launched the second “Team Mahomes” Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) class. This program honors five Texas Tech athletes across various sports:

– Softball player NiJaree Canady
– Soccer player Sam Courtwright
– Quarterback Behren Morton
– Basketball player Christian Anderson
– Track athlete Malachi Snow

Each athlete met Mahomes on Saturday and was honored during the game.

Mahomes shared in an official statement from Adidas:

> “Texas Tech will always be home for me, so I’m proud to give back to the school and community who helped shape me on and off the field.”

He added,

> “As the partnership with Adidas continues to evolve and expand, we’re redefining not just the future of Red Raider sports, but college athletics more widely.”

### Patrick Mahomes as Celebrity Guest Picker

During his “College GameDay” appearance, Mahomes also served as a celebrity guest picker. He wore his custom Adidas “Too Cold” Texas Tech uniform, featuring his gladiator logo.

Texas Tech Athletics Director Kirby Hocutt praised Mahomes’ contributions:

> “Patrick Mahomes’ impact on Texas Tech has been immeasurable.”

Hocutt also highlighted Mahomes’ ongoing support through the “Team Mahomes” program:

> “His ongoing investment in our athletes, notably through Team Mahomes, showcases his and Adidas’ belief in and commitment to the future of Texas Tech athletics.”

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Patrick Mahomes continues to demonstrate his commitment to his alma mater and the broader world of college athletics, even during his NFL team’s bye week. With his evolving partnership with Adidas and support for student-athletes, Mahomes is making a lasting positive impact beyond the football field.
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