Note to bullies… maybe don’t come for Travis Kelce when his 6’3″, 295-pound brother is standing right there. That’s a lesson one Penn State student learned the hard way this weekend when Jason Kelce took matters (and the student’s phone) into his own hands after hearing an offensive comment about Travis and his girlfriend, Taylor Swift.
The incident occurred at Penn State University, where Jason was visiting for the Ohio State-Penn State game. What started as a friendly interaction with fans quickly turned sour when someone in the crowd hurled a homophobic slur at Travis over his relationship with Taylor, yelling, “how does it feel that your brother is a f***** for dating Taylor Swift?”
Video footage circulating on social media shows Jason turning to face the heckler before grabbing their phone and throwing it to the ground. In a follow-up clip, there appears to be a brief scuffle as the phone’s owner demanded it back, with Jason reportedly responding, “Who’s the f***** now?”
Representatives for both Jason and ESPN, where he works as a commentator, have not yet commented on the incident. However, social media has largely rallied behind Jason’s protective response, with many fans applauding him for standing up for his brother.
“I love this. Jason Kelce just took a stand for normal men against the “idiots who have become way too comfortable saying ridiculous shit to people who can actually kick their ass” crowd,” one social media user wrote on X. “Good for him.” Another added, “This is exactly how trolls should be handled in real life. Kudos to Jason Kelce.”
While some might question Jason’s reaction, it’s worth noting that the Kelce brothers have consistently shown nothing but public support for each other. Jason, along with his wife Kylie and their daughters, has embraced Taylor as part of their family, even attending her Eras Tour show in New Orleans in October 2024.
Despite the negativity from some corners, the Kelce-Swift connection has given us plenty of heartwarming moments, from Taylor cheering at Chiefs games to Travis’s surprise appearance during her Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium. And now we can add “Jason Kelce defending his brother’s happiness” to that list.
One thing’s for certain: you don’t want to mess with the Kelce family—especially when Jason’s around.
