Nebraska Football Deletes Controversial Taylor Swift Engagement Tweet After Backlash

Following Nebraska's narrow 20-17 victory over Cincinnati at Arrowhead Stadium, the University of Nebraska's social media team posted a photoshopped image replacing Travis Kelce with their mascot Herbie Husker alongside Taylor Swift in their engagement photo. The post, intended as a playful jab since Kelce is a Cincinnati alum and Swift was attending the game with him, sparked significant backlash from Swift's loyal fanbase, who found the trolling disrespectful. As a result of the negative reactions, Nebraska deleted the post, prompting criticism that the university's social media team lacked the courage to stand by their humor. Kelce and Swift, who recently announced their engagement, were present at the game, drawing attention to Swift's engagement ring and adding to the event's high-profile nature. Despite the controversy, the Cornhuskers celebrated their win, but the deleted post ignited a broader debate about the tone and limits of sports-related social media banter. The university did not publicly comment on the deletion amid the uproar.