# Tom Cruise Calls Taylor Swift Football Genius on Tonight Show

> Tom Cruise credits Taylor Swift with football knowledge after their Chiefs game chat.
- Title: Tom Cruise Calls Taylor Swift Football Genius on Tonight Show
- Summary: Tom Cruise credits Taylor Swift with football knowledge after their Chiefs game chat. Taylor Swift taught Tom Cruise football basics during their Chiefs game…
- Keywords: tom cruise, taylor swift, chiefs, tonight show, jimmy fallon, kansas city chiefs, travis kelce, erastour, football, nfl, Tom, Cruise
- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/culture/tv-film/tom-cruise-taylor-swift-schooling-football-genius-tonight-show-1236343270
- Author: Gil Kaufman
- Published: 2026-09-18T12:38:39+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tom cruise, taylor swift, chiefs, tonight show, jimmy fallon, kansas city chiefs, travis kelce, erastour, football, nfl
## 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
## Key takeaway

Taylor Swift taught Tom Cruise football basics during their Chiefs game conversation.