After a whirlwind NFL season and an emotional Super Bowl loss, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift took some well-earned time off, escaping to Big Sky, Montana for a ski trip. The couple, who have been laying low since the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl LIX defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles, were joined by NFL analyst Erin Andrews, adding another layer of excitement to their getaway.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce unwind with Erin Andrews on a ski trip in Montana

Andrews has long been a supporter of Kelce and Swift, defending them in the face of criticism and offering words of encouragement. After Swift was booed by fans at the Superdome following the Super Bowl, Andrews stepped up to show her support.
In a recent interview with Athlon Sports, Andrews spoke highly of Kelce, emphasizing his positive influence in sports broadcasting.
“He’s such a great guy to cover. He’s always been super wonderful to me and everybody really in sports broadcasting. He’s one of our guys in the league. He makes it so much fun,” she shared.

Beyond her admiration for Kelce, Andrews has also credited Swift for influencing her own confidence and fashion choices. Speaking on her Calm Down podcast with Charissa Thompson, she praised the pop icon for making it “cool to be like, I’m a woman, and I love sports.”
“For years, I’ve just been blending in and doing the game. No, F that,” Andrews said. “I’m going to praise our girl. I’m going to praise Taylor for making it cool to be like, I’m a woman, and I love sports. And it’s good—we can look great.”
According to Deuxmoi, Andrews recently joined Swift and Kelce for a trip to Montana’s famous ski resorts. A source revealed that Swift was spotted dining at the exclusive Yellowstone Club, where she enjoyed lunch with Andrews. Unlike her usual high-security outings, Swift had only one security guard accompanying her, suggesting a more relaxed setting for the group.
While it remains unclear if Andrews’ husband, Jarret Stoll, and their son, Mack, joined the trip, it was clearly a moment of relaxation for all. This retreat follows Swift and Kelce’s recent low-profile appearances in Park City, Utah, and New York City, where they have been focusing on their personal lives away from the public eye.
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As both Swift and Kelce prepare for their next big chapters—whether it’s Swift’s rumored new music or Kelce’s upcoming NFL season—this downtime in Montana offers them a chance to reset. While their relationship continues to make headlines, the couple seems intent on prioritizing their private moments, balancing fame with personal happiness.

The Ohio State Buckeyes were already struggling to find their footing in their NCAA Tournament first-round matchup against Montana State when coach Kevin McGuff was charged with a technical foul.

McGuff, frustrated with multiple calls against Ohio State to start the second quarter, indirectly helped the Bobcats cap a 10-0 run to take a 27-23 lead. (Sophomore guard Natalie Picton made two free throws, then slashed to the basket for a layup on the ensuing possession.)

At the same time, the technical provided a boost the Buckeyes needed to break a four-minute scoring drought.

“I think that’s the main thing that takes teams far, when you are fighting for something more,” Ohio State forward Eboni Walker said. “Him showing that consistently is what really fuels our team to want to listen and play hard for not only him, but each other.”

Picton’s layup was the Bobcats’ last basket for nearly 10 minutes of play, as Ohio State went on a 24-0 run that started in the first half and ended in the second.

With a 20-point cushion, the Buckeyes recorded a 71-51 victory at Value City Arena on Friday to advance to the second round.

Ahead of the postseason, senior Taylor Thierry had spoken about Ohio State’s need to play through missed and bad calls, and it was Thierry who was the charged with the foul (her third of the game) that set McGuff off.

“I don’t know if it’s built-up anger, but I feel like that kind of brings us together,” Thierry said. “It just motivates us to play together and just try to get stops. Again, just not focusing on things we can’t control.”

Cotie McMahon, Chance Gray provide key production in Ohio State’s 24-0 run

Fired up, the Buckeyes concluded their only path to victory was to take control and put the game in their own hands.

Following a pair of free throws from freshman point guard Jaloni Cambridge to break the scoring drought with 3:17 remaining in the half, forward Cotie McMahon powered her way to the basket on three-consecutive plays, recording five points.

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McMahon finished with 15 points, with over 7 coming during the run.

Ohio State held a 32-27 advantage coming out of halftime and continued to pull away behind the hot hand of guard Chance Gray. The first three Ohio State possessions of the second half all resulted in Gray 3-point baskets.

“We played really aggressively in transition,” McGuff said. “When there’s two people there (in transition), you can spread it out to somebody wide open, which is what happened and Chance was obviously capitalizing on those.”

Gray finished the game with 15 points, all coming from beyond the arc.

The run came to an end at the 6:18 mark in the third quarter with a Bobcats’ 3-pointer, but the distance Ohio State built was enough to secure a victory.

Ohio State will face No. 5 seed Tennessee in the second round at 8 p.m. on Sunday at Value City Arena.

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