University of Nebraska Deletes Taylor Swift Engagement Post After Backlash
The University of Nebraska removed a meme mocking Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement after widespread backlash from fans and celebrities, including Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy.
- On Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, the University of Nebraska football team's official X account posted a photoshopped engagement image replacing Travis Kelce with Herbie Husker after their 20-17 win over Cincinnati, then deleted it amid backlash.
- After announcing their engagement on Aug. 26, 2025, Swift and Kelce attended the Nebraska–Cincinnati season-opening game, marking their first public outing since the announcement.
- Fans and onlookers condemned the image, writing it was 'disgusting' and 'inconsiderate,' while Swifties reported it to X and described it as 'creepy,' criticizing the Huskers' reply restrictions.
- Online attention shifted as the edited post overshadowed Nebraska's season-opening victory, and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have not publicly responded to the controversy.
- Commentators warned that team social accounts face pitfalls when bold posts risk provoking Swifties mobilizing online, highlighting University social-media teams and public-relations risks.
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