BREAKING: Kliff Kingsbury Stuns the Football World with Game-Changing $15 Million Donation to Texas Tech Red Raiders Football Program
In a monumental gesture that has sent shockwaves through the college football world, former Texas Tech quarterback and NFL coach Kliff Kingsbury has announced a groundbreaking $15 million donation to the Texas Tech Red Raiders football program. The donation, the largest ever from a former player in school history, is aimed at transforming the future of the program while paying tribute to the past that shaped his rise to football stardom.
Kingsbury, who played for the Red Raiders from 1998 to 2002 and went on to a successful coaching career in both college and the NFL, said the donation is his way of honoring the coaches, teammates, and staff who helped shape his journey. In an emotional press conference held at Jones AT&T Stadium, Kingsbury expressed deep gratitude for the role Texas Tech played in his life.
“This university gave me everything,” Kingsbury said. “The lessons I learned on and off the field, the bonds I made with my teammates, and the mentorship I received from coaches—those are the foundations of everything I’ve done in football. This gift is for them, and for the next generation of Red Raiders.”
The $15 million donation will go toward a comprehensive upgrade of Texas Tech’s football facilities, including a new state-of-the-art training complex, enhancements to the locker room and weight room, and the establishment of the “Red Raider Legacy Fund,” a scholarship initiative honoring former players and coaches who made lasting contributions to the program.
Texas Tech Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt called the donation “a game-changer,” emphasizing that it will position the Red Raiders among the elite programs in college football.
“Kliff’s generosity and commitment to our program is nothing short of extraordinary,” Hocutt said. “This investment not only honors the past but ensures a stronger, brighter future for Texas Tech Football.”
Kingsbury, who has recently returned to college football as an offensive coordinator, said the timing felt right to give back in a significant way. “It’s about legacy,” he said. “Not just mine—but the legacy of everyone who ever put on the Red Raiders jersey and gave their heart to this program.”
Former teammates and coaches, many of whom were present at the announcement, praised Kingsbury for his humility, loyalty, and vision.
With this historic donation, Kliff Kingsbury has once again proven that his impact on Texas Tech football goes far beyond the field—and that his Red Raider legacy is only just beginning.