Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above.
Earlier this season, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittlewore an Iowa State helmet while speaking to reporters after losing a bet to quarterback Brock Purdy, whose alma mater defeated Kittle's Iowa Hawkeyes. On Thursday, Kittle was spotted wearing another team's helmet—this time from UCLA—after the Bruins defeated Iowa 20-17 last week.
"I'm just a big Bruins fan this week," Kittle joked with reporters in the locker room. "Yeah, no, the Hawks did not get it done against UCLA, so both [C Jake] Brendel and one of our equipment managers put me up to this one."
Reflecting on the experience, Kittle admitted, "This feels better than Iowa State, though, I will say. Significantly better."
Kittle was a part of Iowa's football program from 2012 to 2016 under head coach Kirk Ferentz. This year, UCLA joined the Big Ten, shifting from its previous home in the Pac-12 conference.
Nobody's perfect. Did you find a mistake in this article? Report it.
Comments
Do not use the comments to notify us of errors in the article. Editors may not see it. Instead, report errors here.
More San Francisco 49ers News
49ers' George Kittle unlikely to play against Seahawks; Trent Williams optimistic about suiting up
By David Bonilla
9 hrs
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is unlikely to play in today's matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Kittle, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury, was listed as questionable on the team's injury report. He missed practice...
49ers Notebook: Fighting off disaster; Brock Purdy recovers from shaky start; George Kittle's weird kicking superstition
By Kirk Larrabee
Nov 10
Had things gone a little differently for the San Francisco 49ers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, they would be flying back to the Bay Area with one of their most disappointing losses in recent memory.
But the 49ers were able to make the plays they needed when it...
George Kittle joins elite company; Other key stats from the 49ers' 23-20 win vs. Buccaneers
By Site Staff
Nov 10
The San Francisco 49ers improved to 5-4 on the season after a 23-20 Week 9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
Below are several statistics and notes from Sunday's game, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.
With...
49ers vs. Seahawks injury report: McCaffrey limited; Kittle, Bosa miss practice
By David Bonilla
Nov 13
The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 11 contest against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Cornerback Charvarius Ward remains away from the team following the passing of his daughter, but head coach Kyle Shanahan...