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Patrick Mahomes Surprises College Student Who Made 94-Foot Putt at Game with Free Tuition

Texas Tech student Blake Porter tried to duplicate the amazing feat while on the ‘Today’ show

The Texas Tech student, who sunk a 94-foot putt during a commercial time-out at the Tech-Houston basketball game on Monday and then chest-bumped the three-time Super Bowl MVP, tried to recreate his masterful moment while on the Today show on Thursday, Feb. 27.

And although the Lubbock, Texas, native couldn’t make the putt while outside on plaza, the show’s hosts had a surprise for him anyway — by having the Kansas City Chiefs star appear in a pre-taped segment with some exciting news.

“What’s up, Blake?” Mahomes, 29, said. “What an awesome moment it was the other night. I was so excited to be a small part of it. And I know you think you know what you won, but what you don’t know is that Texas Tech Athletics is going to be paying your tuition next fall.”

The quarterback added that he and his sponsor Adidas would be making Porter “an honorary member of Team Mahomes,” and that they’d be sending a “nice care package” to help the student with his golf game.

“Oh my gosh, oh my gosh. Thanks guys,” Porter said, as his mother – who was visibly emotional — and girlfriend stepped into the shot to celebrate.