Jason Kelce chugs beers during eventful visit to Appalachian State tailgate

Former NFL star Jason Kelce recently had the opportunity to witness the Appalachian State Mountaineers football team in action during their matchup with James Madison. Kelce made the trip to Boone, North Carolina to support the Mountaineers, who ultimately secured a 34-20 victory. This win puts them in a position to become bowl eligible if they can secure their sixth win of the season next week.

Before the game, Kelce took some time to soak in the pre-game atmosphere, visiting the tailgate area where he was spotted chugging beers and even joining in on some karaoke. The retired Philadelphia Eagles center and seven-time Pro Bowler also took the time to pose for pictures with fans before heading into Kidd Brewer Stadium.

Kelce, who joined ESPN in May and is a regular on “Monday Night Countdown,” addressed the crowd and made a brief appearance on the ESPN+ broadcast during the game. In April, Kelce and his brother Travis both received their college diplomas from the University of Cincinnati. Travis celebrated the moment in true Kelce style by chugging a beer on stage, reminiscent of his post-game rituals with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Travis, who plays for the Chiefs, was coincidentally in Charlotte for a game against the Carolina Panthers, just 100 miles away from Kidd Brewer Stadium. The Kelce brothers both missed their actual commencement ceremonies at Cincinnati, as reported by the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Earlier in the week, Kelce found himself in a heated exchange with a fan over an autograph dispute. After filming a segment for “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” a man confronted Kelce with profanity-laced remarks for not signing autographs for a group of fans behind a fence. The incident was captured on video and gained attention from TMZ Sports.

Despite the altercation, Kelce remained calm and explained his stance on not signing autographs for people who follow him around. This incident comes just weeks after Kelce took action against someone who used a homophobic slur towards Travis while he was walking near the Nittany Lions’ home stadium, smashing their phone in response.

Kelce’s eventful weekend at the Appalachian State game showcased both his love for football and his willingness to engage with fans, even in challenging situations. As a sports writer for Fox News Digital, Chantz Martin continues to follow Kelce’s journey and his impact on the world of football.