It was supposed to be a cheeky joke after a hard-fought win, but Nebraska Football’s social media team found itself in hot water when a post poking fun at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement photo quickly backfired.
Within hours, the tweet was gone, but not before Swifties unleashed a digital storm that the Huskers didn’t see coming.
When A Football Joke Crossed The Line
The University of Nebraska celebrated its 20–17 victory over the University of Cincinnati with a post-game jab that fell flat.
The school’s official athletic account shared a photoshopped image of their beloved mascot, Herbie Husker, replacing Travis Kelce in the now-iconic engagement photo with Taylor Swift.
The caption read simply, “Change of plans.”
On paper, it might have seemed like harmless sports banter, but fans of the “Bad Blood” singer were quick to call foul.
Many saw the post not as playful trolling but as a disrespectful dig at Swift during one of the happiest moments of her life.
Swifties flooded the replies, branding the tweet “disgusting” and “inconsiderate,” according to comments spotted and published by USA Today.
The pressure from Swift's beloved fans worked magic, and by Friday morning, the tweet was gone.
Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce’s Big Night Overshadowed
The joke wasn’t just badly timed but also overshadowed a milestone moment. Both Swift and Kelce were in attendance at the Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, where the game took place. It was their first public appearance since announcing their engagement, and fans were ecstatic to see the couple together.
Swift looked radiant in a white outfit, while Kelce kept it casual in a white-collared shirt and a red-and-white Cincinnati baseball cap.
However, all eyes were on Swift’s dazzling new ring as the pair walked hand-in-hand through the crowd, greeted by cheers and congratulatory shouts.
Instead of the spotlight staying on the newly engaged couple, Nebraska’s trolling post quickly hijacked the conversation.
For Swift’s fiercely loyal fandom, the mocking tone wasn’t just about football rivalry but felt like an unnecessary attempt to steal joy from their idol’s celebration.
Engagement Bliss For Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce
Despite the online storm, those closest to the couple say Swift and Kelce are enjoying every second of their engagement.
“Taylor and Travis have been in celebration mode ever since the engagement,” a source close to the Kelce family told PEOPLE. “They are not in the wedding planning phase yet. Right now, they just want to enjoy being engaged and they are going to take their time with it.”
The insider added, “It has been a relief not having to keep it a secret anymore and they are glad it is out in the open. Both families are overjoyed. There were toasts, happy tears and everyone is thrilled for them.”
Swift And Kelce Are Not Yet Living Together
Swift and Kelce may be newly engaged, but they’re not rushing into sharing a roof just yet.
Both stars continue to maintain their own homes, with Swift splitting her time between New York, Rhode Island, Beverly Hills, and Nashville, while Kelce stays grounded in Kansas City.
According to insiders, the couple’s whirlwind schedules and constant travel make it tricky to commit to one permanent address.
Instead, they enjoy time together at whichever home fits their plans.
The Blast reported that they have begun exploring possible spots for a future family house, with Ohio, near Kelce’s roots, emerging as a contender. For now, however, moving boxes and new keys aren’t on the agenda.
Between wedding buzz, public appearances, and plenty of family celebrations, house-hunting has slipped down the priority list.
Swift and Kelce seem more focused on enjoying their engagement glow than fast-tracking domestic logistics.
Travis Kelce And Taylor Swift’s ‘Dream’ Is To Have Children
Swift and Kelce are already thinking beyond wedding bells and into parenthood.
A source revealed to Us Weekly that having children together is a big part of their future plans, sharing, “They absolutely want a family. The dream is to have kids.”
The insider also added that the couple might “not wait too long,” noting that Swift is in a “great space in her career and with her success, and she can take some time away” to focus on raising a family.
With their engagement still fresh and celebrations ongoing, Swift and Kelce’s plans for kids only add to the excitement surrounding the next chapter of their love story.