SEC coach uses Patrick Mahomes in a hilarious way to roast a head coach he’s not even going to play anytime soon
The Kansas City Chiefs have the best quarterback in the league in Patrick Mahomes.
Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian took a playful jab at Texas Tech and Red Raiders coach Joey McGuire, joking that Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes might suit up for Texas Tech again before McGuire is finished in Lubbock.
The comment came as Texas Tech navigates a turbulent offseason after parting ways with Brendan Sorsby amid a gambling scandal, and Sarkisian clearly couldn’t resist twisting the knife a bit.
“Pat Mahomes might be playing for Texas Tech again before Joey’s done,” Sarkisian said.
Obviously, Mahomes is not going back to college. The Kansas City Chiefs locked him up with a $500 million, fully guaranteed contract, and he’s worth every penny. With the way NIL and eligibility rules have shifted, there’s a fun hypothetical world where someone could make the case Mahomes has eligibility left somewhere, but that’s about as far as it goes. This was Sarkisian having a little fun at McGuire’s expense during what has been a rough stretch for the Red Raiders program.
Mahomes has bigger things on his mind
Here’s the thing about Mahomes: he just had the worst season of his career. Anyone who has watched him knows exactly what that means for 2026. He’s going to come back with a chip on his shoulder and something to prove, which is a terrifying thought for the rest of the league.
Kansas City has done its part to ensure Mahomes has the right people around him. The Chiefs made a ton of moves this offseason, adding pass rushers and secondary players on defense while also bringing in a few offensive pieces. This roster should be ready to compete at the highest level once training camp wraps up.
Mahomes will be wearing an Arrowhead on his helmet, not Texas Tech red and black. That much has never been in question. But Sarkisian’s comment is a reminder of just how much Mahomes’ name still carries weight in the college football world, even years removed from his time in Lubbock. When you’re the most talented quarterback of your era, maybe of all time, everybody wants to claim a piece of you.
The Red Raiders can keep the memories. Kansas City has the player, and after an offseason of retooling, the Chiefs look ready to back that up.