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Christian McCaffrey Takes the Keys at Madden Bowl, Playing Piano With Zach Bryan

A last-minute lineup change made Zach Bryan the headliner, creating an opening for the longtime friends to reunite onstage at EA’s Madden Bowl.

Overview

  • McCaffrey joined Bryan’s set at the Chase Center on Friday, playing piano on “Something in the Orange” and delivering a solo during “Revival.”
  • Video clips shared by ESPN’s Jeff Darlington and reposted by Adam Schefter fueled rapid viral attention across social media.
  • EA had named Bryan a late replacement headliner after Luke Combs withdrew due to circumstances related to his wife’s pregnancy.
  • The collaboration extends a relationship that includes a 2023 Red Rocks appearance and Bryan donating profits from “El Dorado” to McCaffrey’s 22 and Troops foundation.
  • The off-field moment follows McCaffrey being voted the AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year this season.