Fans Speculate On Celebrity Sightings At Saturday’s BYU/Tech Showdown

Rumors are swirling around Lubbock this week as fans prepare for Saturday’s massive Texas Tech game, and the whispers about possible special guests just won’t stop.

Some of these visitors sound plausible — others, not so much — but all of them add to the excitement building around Lubbock.

Rumor #1: Patrick Mahomes
This one has been confimed. The former Red Raider and current Kansas City Chiefs quarterback has been helping Adidas brand the Texas Tech program, so it makes sense he'll be here as a "guest picker" on College Gameday.

Rumor #2: Travis Kelce (and maybe Taylor Swift)
Many people assume Mahomes and Kelce are joined at the hip, and of course, Kelce is famously joined with Taylor Swift. It’s fun to picture all three dropping into Jones AT&T Stadium, but the reality is Kelce also has NFL duties that weekend. If Kelce did show up, it would likely be to hang with his buddy Mahomes, not to make it a Swiftie photo op.

Rumor #3: The President
This one deserves an eye roll and a polite “sure, Jan.” While any presidential visit would be an honor, this particular president isn’t exactly known for keeping appearances under wraps. If he were really coming to Lubbock, you’d already see the motorcades and security details clogging up University Avenue.

Here’s the truth: this game is a huge moment for Lubbock — maybe the biggest in years — but not necessarily the biggest thing in the country. While locals are buzzing like it’s the Super Bowl, there are a few other Texas teams getting just as much (if not more) attention right now.

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Still, it’s a big deal for the Hub City, and the excitement is real. Whether or not Kelce, the President, or even Taylor Swift show up, Saturday’s matchup will be one to remember.