LOOK: Travis Kelce wears giant bird mascot head after Chiefs star loses friendly college rivalry bet

Iowa State’s victory over Cincinnati in Week 7 led to a misplaced bet for Kansas City Chiefs star tight finish Travis Kelce, who performed for the Bearcats program sooner than turning professional. Kelce paid his dues Friday because the four-time NFL All-Pro variety confirmed as much as his press convention dressed in the headgear of Iowa State’s “Cy the Cardinal” mascot. 

“[It was] another friendly wager,” Kelce mentioned after commencing the headgear. “Unfortunately, my Bearcats are struggling right now in the Big 12.” 

The Cyclones’ 30-10 victory marked the primary assembly between the techniques. They’ll see each and every different extra incessantly now, then again, after Cincinnati joined the Big 12 forward of the 2023 season following a nine-year keep within the AAC. The Bearcats have not begun to win a Big 12 recreation, falling to 0-3 in convention play and 2-4 general after the loss to Iowa State.

Kelce performed for the Bearcats from 2008-12 when this system was once a member of the outdated Big East. He was once an all-conference variety all through his senior season in 2012, catching 45 passes for 722 yards and 8 touchdowns.

Kelce has had no scarcity of good fortune on the skilled stage after Kansas City drafted him as a third-round select in 2013, profitable a couple of Super Bowl titles with the Chiefs and being named a Pro Bowl variety 8 occasions. The highlight on Kelce has grown even more potent this season amid a dating with singer and songwriter Taylor Swift. 

Cincinnati will get some other crack at its first Big 12 victory Saturday when the Bearcats face Baylor with kickoff slated for midday ET.