“Teammates Turned Rivals: Caitlin Clark Backs Chiefs as Gabbie Marshall Reigns as Bengals’ ‘Ruler of the Jungle’”
In an unexpected twist of NFL fandom, former Iowa basketball teammates Caitlin Clark and Gabbie Marshall find themselves on opposite sides of a heated football rivalry. The two stars, once united on the court, have now taken their team spirit to the gridiron, supporting rival franchises in the NFL.
Clark, known for her electrifying performances and three-point shooting, has thrown her weight behind the Kansas City Chiefs, the reigning Super Bowl champions. As a fierce competitor, it’s no surprise that Clark is backing a team with such a strong winning culture. She’s been vocal about her support for Patrick Mahomes and his squad, sharing her enthusiasm for the Chiefs on social media and joining the legion of Kansas City fans eager for another championship run.
On the other side of the rivalry is Gabbie Marshall, Clark’s former Hawkeye teammate. Marshall recently took center stage as the Cincinnati Bengals’ ‘Ruler of the Jungle,’ a tradition where a prominent fan or local celebrity leads the Bengals’ pregame chant at home games. It’s a prestigious honor that cements Marshall’s loyalty to the Bengals, a team that’s also had its share of recent success, led by quarterback Joe Burrow.
The growing rivalry between the Chiefs and Bengals adds an extra layer of intrigue to this friendly divide. Both teams are among the AFC’s elite, making the postseason race even more exciting for fans like Clark and Marshall. For these former teammates, what started as shared victories on the basketball court has evolved into a competitive NFL fandom that mirrors the intensity of the sport they once played together.
With both Clark and Marshall supporting powerhouses, the next Chiefs-Bengals matchup is sure to come with extra bragging rights.
