

THE HERD - Hour 2 - Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce their engagement, Super Bowl tiers, Bruce Feldman
Aug 26, 2025
Bruce Feldman, a prominent college football analyst for Fox Sports, joins the discussion to break down the excitement around Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement. The conversation blends celebrity culture with sports as they explore its impact on social media. Feldman shares insights on Super Bowl contenders, assessing team strengths and key players while previewing pivotal college matchups. The talk also delves into historic rivalries, quarterback evaluations, and the challenges young players like Arch Manning face this season.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Super Bowl Tiering By Schedule
- Jason McIntyre ranks NFL teams into four Super Bowl-tier groups based on schedule and roster context.
- He places Baltimore, Buffalo, Philadelphia, and San Francisco as the top 'for sure' contenders.
Broader Contenders Exist
- Jason includes several teams in a broader second tier citing offense and matchup strength.
- He highlights Green Bay, Falcons, Broncos, Rams, and Bengals as realistic Super Bowl threats.
Chiefs' Vulnerabilities Noted
- Jason puts Kansas City in the third tier while warning about offensive line and tackle concerns.
- He trusts Burrow's passing will keep the Bengals competitive into contention.