Mahomes Denies Tuberville's Recruiting Claims Ahead of Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has publicly refuted Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville's claims that he recruited him to Texas Tech. Tuberville initially suggested on The Megyn Kelly Show that he had a role in Mahomes' recruitment before leaving the program, but Mahomes stated, 'He did not recruit me at the time' and expressed uncertainty about ever meeting Tuberville. The confusion began when President Trump mistakenly claimed Tuberville had coached Mahomes, despite their paths never crossing at the university. Tuberville admitted he did not coach Mahomes, but insisted he was friends with him. Mahomes joined Texas Tech after Tuberville's tenure ended, playing under head coach Kliff Kingsbury instead. This miscommunication highlights a significant discrepancy between Tuberville's recollections and Mahomes' experiences.