Caitlin Clark may be taking the basketball world by storm, but it’s her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, who is unexpectedly winning the hearts of Taylor Swift’s fanbase.
The former Iowa basketball player turned heads when he made a bold Swiftie statement courtside at the Big Ten Championship Tournament, proudly sporting a Taylor Swift “Eras Tour” T-shirt. The fashion choice instantly sent Swifties into a frenzy, leading to an outpouring of adoration and respect for McCaffery across social media.
McCaffery’s Swiftie Moment Goes Viral
Clark, the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year and No. 1 draft pick, returned to Iowa City on March 6 to cheer on her alma mater, the Iowa Hawkeyes, as they faced off against Michigan State. However, while fans were thrilled to see Clark back in the stands, it was McCaffery’s wardrobe choice that truly stole the show.
A viral post on X (formerly Twitter) highlighted his outfit, saying:
“Caitlin Clark’s boyfriend is sporting an Eras Tour shirt at the @bigten tournament. We love a supportive man.”
The Swifties immediately rallied behind McCaffery, flooding the post with praise for his confidence and unwavering support of Clark’s love for Swift.
Some of the most enthusiastic responses included:
- “That, IN MY OPINION, is a VERY secure man. Congratulations to her for finding one of them, and congrats to him for getting the superstar that she is.”
- “Connor is a keeper. CC has done well!”
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Clark and McCaffery’s Swiftie Connection
Clark, a longtime die-hard Swiftie, attended back-to-back Eras Tour concerts in Indianapolis last year. It seems that McCaffery has fully embraced her fandom, and Swift’s devoted followers are absolutely here for it.
The supportive boyfriend energy isn’t just limited to concert fashion, either—Clark and McCaffery even got a personal invite from Taylor Swift herself to attend a Kansas City Chiefs game earlier this year.
Clark, an outspoken Chiefs fan, attended the AFC Divisional Round game between Kansas City and Houston in January, watching alongside Swift and McCaffery as the Chiefs advanced in the playoffs.
The Unexpected Rivalry: McCaffery vs. Kelce?
With Travis Kelce enjoying global superstardom thanks to his high-profile romance with Swift, many assumed he was Swifties’ undisputed favorite athlete boyfriend. However, McCaffery’s Swift-inspired wardrobe choices have some fans playfully speculating whether he’s emerging as unexpected competition for Kelce.
Clark, in a recent interview with TIME Magazine, revealed that Swift gifted her four bags of Eras Tour merchandise and personally invited her and McCaffery to the Chiefs game. While Clark has been a Chiefs fan since childhood, she also admitted her admiration for Kelce as a player.
“My dad was a big Chiefs fan growing up,” Clark said during her appearance on Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast. “People think I’m a bandwagon Chiefs fan, and I’m like, I was (a fan) before Patrick Mahomes and Travis were on the team.”
Now, some fans are jokingly debating whether Kelce or McCaffery should claim the title of Swifties’ favorite athlete boyfriend.
While Kelce’s relationship with Swift has propelled him into a new level of celebrity, McCaffery’s commitment to fully embracing Swiftie culture has earned him serious points among Clark’s fans and Swift’s loyal following.
Is There Room for Two Athlete Swiftie Boyfriends?
As Swift’s influence continues to blur the lines between sports and pop culture, Kelce and McCaffery’s growing Swiftie fandoms prove that supporting Taylor Swift isn’t just a hobby—it’s a competitive edge.
Now, the real question remains: is there enough room in Swift Nation for TWO beloved athlete boyfriends? Or will McCaffery’s rise as a Swiftie icon put Kelce on notice?
One thing’s for sure—this is a rivalry that Swifties never saw coming.