Simone Biles might be a gymnastics legend, but she’s also pretty well-known in the NFL world—even though she has never played in the league. The connection? Her husband, Jonathan Owens, is a football safety for the Chicago Bears. But here’s the twist—it’s not Jonathan this time going head-to-head with an NFL player. Instead, Simone is all ready to compete with Texas Longhorns Quarterback Quinn Ewers! So, how does this all connect to the NFL? Well, with Christmas just around the corner, holiday commercials are starting to air, and that’s where the action is happening.
DICK’S Sporting Goods is the main game changer this holiday season with a fun competition featuring some of Texas’ biggest sports stars. This time, Simone Biles and Quinn Ewers are going head-to-head, but instead of competing on the field, they’re decorating DICK’S stores in their hometowns! The goal? To become the DICK’S Holiday Decorating Officer and, of course, snag a trophy. It’s all about spreading holiday cheer while having a little fun.
But there’s more to it than just decorations. This competition is part of DICK’S Sporting Goods’ Sports Matter program, which helps fund youth sports across the country. Each athlete—Simone, Quinn, Chris Paul, and Dak Prescott—will get a $100,000 grant to donate to a local youth sports organization of their choice. So, while they’re decking out stores with festive flair, they’re also helping out kids in their communities.
Quinn Ewers, the Texas Longhorns QB, is putting his own twist on the Austin store, with a giant cowboy hat on a snowman and a Longhorn-themed tailgate scene. While Simone Biles is bringing her Olympic magic to the Houston store, with decorations like a balance beam full of stockings and a “GO FOR GOLD” sign. These athletes are bringing their own personal touch to each store, and you can catch all the action in the commercials! As the holiday season kicks off, DICK’S will be airing ads across TV, social media, and streaming platforms, so you’ll get to see who’s got the best holiday setup.
Who do you think has the better holiday decorations—Simone’s Olympic-themed setup versus Quinn’s Texas-themed display? It’s a call to make. If Simone outshines the NFL player again, it won’t be surprising, as she did beat her husband once before after all!
Back in 2021, when Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens were still dating, they decided to have some fun with a rope climbing race. Owens had a pretty clear advantage; he’s 1 foot 3 inches taller and weighs over twice as much as Simone, but he still lost by a big margin. After the race, he admitted, “I had you about three-fourths of the way… I just — I burned out.” But honestly, with Simone’s track record of dominating in everything she does, especially with those 11 Olympic medals, it’s not surprising that Owens couldn’t keep up. At the time, they were still a new couple, enjoying each other’s company and having fun together.
Simone and Jonathan met in 2020 while he was playing for the Texans, and they tied the knot in 2023 at a Harris County courthouse before having a bigger celebration in Cabo San Lucas. Jonathan had a solid career, starting all 17 games for the Texans in 2022 before moving to the Packers in 2023 on a $1 million contract. After a great season, he signed a two-year, $4.75 million deal with the Bears. If the two were to race again today, given Simone’s ongoing dominance, it would be surprising if Jonathan ended up coming in second, third, or fourth again.
