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Nebraska Deletes Mocking Post After Swift–Kelce Engagement Debut at Arrowhead

Fan blowback after the Arrowhead appearance forced Nebraska’s reversal, sharpening scrutiny of how football handles celebrity glare.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce celebrate their engagement with a garden photoshoot.

Overview

  • Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made their first public appearance since announcing their engagement on Aug. 28 at Arrowhead Stadium for Cincinnati vs. Nebraska, joined by Jason Kelce and Patrick and Brittany Mahomes.
  • Nebraska’s athletics account posted a photoshopped version of the couple’s engagement photo with mascot Herbie Husker and the caption “Change of plans,” then removed the post by Friday after online criticism from Swift’s fans.
  • Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told reporters he is happy for the couple, calling it hard to find someone you truly love and praising how they handle fame.
  • Coverage highlighted Swift’s Old Mine Cut diamond ring, reported as designed with jeweler Kindred Lubeck, with public estimates of size and value varying widely.
  • Vice President J.D. Vance cautioned the NFL to avoid any perception of favoring the Chiefs because of the engagement, urging equal treatment across the league.