From Billboard · Gil Kaufman · · 40s
Tom Cruise Calls Taylor Swift Football Genius on Tonight Show
Tom Cruise credits Taylor Swift with football knowledge after their Chiefs game chat.
In brief
Tom Cruise credits Taylor Swift with football knowledge after their Chiefs game chat. Taylor Swift taught Tom Cruise football basics during their Chiefs game conversation. Originally reported by Billboard.
Chiefs game chat
Tom Cruise attended Kansas City Chiefs game with Taylor Swift on Sept 17, 2026.
“She was schooling me on football”
Football knowledge
Cruise said Swift taught him football basics after meeting Travis Kelce.
“She was bringing the football”
Swift's expertise
Cruise praised Swift for knowing football despite her early lack of knowledge.
“She knows her stuff”
Chiefs game story
Swift asked Travis about playing against Jason Kelce, a retired NFL player.
“You know, he's so patient”
Music and movies
Cruise also discussed Swift's music, movies, and humor with her.
“Brilliant writer, musician, and director”
The main idea
Taylor Swift taught Tom Cruise football basics during their Chiefs game conversation.
