TicketsNEW ORLEANS – Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, a University of Cincinnati graduate, set the record for career catches in the Super Bowl on Sunday at Caesars Superdome.
Kelce caught four passes in the Chiefs' 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, bringing his total to 35 receptions over five Super Bowl appearances and surpassing Jerry Rice's previous record of 33.
A Bearcat from 2008 to 2012, Kelce had a breakout redshirt senior season, recording 45 receptions for 723 yards and eight touchdowns. He has remained deeply connected to his alma mater, establishing the 87 and Running Endowment for Student-Athlete Health and Wellness in 2022. This endowment supports all 450 UC student-athletes by funding the Cincinnati Athletics Sports Psychology and Counseling Department, ensuring they have permanent access to the mental health care and resources needed to stay strong, confident, and resilient.
Fellow UC alum Bryan Cook, the Chiefs' starting safety, contributed with an interception and four tackles in the game.
Another former Bearcat, Connor Barwin, who played tight end and defensive end for Cincinnati from 2005 to 2008, is part of the Eagles' front office. As the team's head of football development and strategy, Barwin played a key role in assembling Philadelphia's Super Bowl-winning roster.
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