ESPN REPORT: Legendary Texas Tech Football Player Patrick Mahomes has been officially named as The Greatest of All Time in College men’s Football, Deafing 3 Top Rivals Including Deshaun Watson of Clemson, Lamar Jackson of Louisville, and Baker Mayfield of Oklahoma…

ESPN REPORT: Patrick Mahomes Officially Crowned College Football’s Greatest of All Time, Defeating Deshaun Watson, Lamar Jackson, and Baker Mayfield

The decision, part of a comprehensive ESPN panel and fan-vote analysis, saw Mahomes surpass three of the most dominant college quarterbacks in recent history: Deshaun Watson (Clemson), Lamar Jackson (Louisville), and Baker Mayfield (Oklahoma).

Mahomes’ recognition as the GOAT comes after years of re-evaluation of college football’s greatest impact players—not just based on championships, but on skill, individual brilliance, influence, and raw numbers. Though he never played in a College Football Playoff or won a Heisman Trophy like his counterparts, Mahomes’ sheer statistical dominance, football IQ, and playmaking magic at Texas Tech have aged like fine wine, with his college career now being reanalyzed through a modern lens.

During his time at Texas Tech (2014–2016), Mahomes threw for over 11,000 yards and 93 touchdowns, routinely putting up video game-like numbers despite playing in one of the most competitive conferences in the country. In a now-legendary 2016 showdown against Oklahoma, Mahomes and Mayfield combined for over 1,700 yards of offense, with Mahomes alone setting the NCAA FBS record for most yards in a single game (819). Although the Red Raiders lost, that game remains one of the most iconic quarterback battles in history.

The ESPN panel cited Mahomes’ ability to make impossible throws, carry an undermanned Texas Tech team against elite defenses, and rewrite passing records as key reasons for his GOAT status. Analysts noted that while Deshaun Watson led Clemson to a national title, and Lamar Jackson dazzled the world with his Heisman-winning dual-threat performances, Mahomes operated in an environment with fewer weapons and still managed to dominate statistically.

It’s rare to see a player be this influential and revolutionary without the benefit of championships or a Heisman,” one ESPN analyst noted. “Mahomes redefined what’s possible for quarterbacks, and what he did at Texas Tech wasn’t just impressive—it was generational.”

Lamar Jackson, who had an electrifying career at Louisville, acknowledged Mahomes’ greatness in a recent tweet, stating, “Much love and respect to my bro Patrick. What he did then and what he’s doing now is straight greatness.”

Baker Mayfield also chimed in, joking, “Still can’t believe that 2016 game… my arm was tired just watching him throw. Congrats to the GOAT!”

This official crowning adds another chapter to Mahomes’ legacy, which has only grown brighter with his success in the NFL. While college football has seen countless greats over the decades, ESPN’s report solidifies Patrick Mahomes not just as a product of talent, but as the ultimate symbol of excellence, creativity, and heart in college football.

For Texas Tech fans, it’s a moment of long-awaited recognition. For Mahomes, it’s yet another reminder that greatness doesn’t always need trophies to be undeniable.

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