Super Bowl LX kicked off February 8, 2026, at Levi’s stadium in Santa Clara, California, bringing championship football back to the Bay Area. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13, securing a victory on the league’s biggest stage.
Before the kickoff, the atmosphere inside the stadium was set by Greenday, who delivered a high-energy pregame performance. Staying true to their punk rock roots, the Bay Area-born band hyped up the crowd with a set that paid homage to the band’s hometown and longtime fans.
Much of the conversation leading up to the game, however, focused on the halftime show. Bad Bunny’s performance had been highly anticipated since its announcement shortly after New Years, and it did not disappoint. The global superstar delivered a visually striking set that featured several surprise appearances from well-known artists.
Lady Gaga joined Bad Bunny onstage for a collaborative performance that drew loud cheers from the crowd. Other familiar faces, including Ricky Martin, Pedro Pascal, Cardi B, Jessica Alba, also made appearances throughout the show, adding to the spectacle. By the end of the night, the halftime performance had become one of the most talked-about moments of Super Bowl LX.
On Super Bowl Sunday, The Roadrunner Newspaper’s Instagram story turned into a digital fan section, posting three polls to capture students’ take on Super Bowl LX. The first question was simple: Who are you rooting for?
The Seahawks soared ahead with 67% of the vote, leaving the Patriots trailing at 33%. The message was clear, Roadrunner students were firmly behind Seattle.
Next up: What’s your favorite part of the Super Bowl? While the championship matchup itself drew 20% of the vote and the food option piled in 25%, the halftime show stole the spotlight with a commanding 55%.
Finally, the students weighed in on the halftime performance itself. An overwhelming 86% selected “Loved it!” while a small minority responded with a lukewarm “Mehh.” If the poll is any indication, the halftime show didn’t meet expectations, it delivered.
And at the center of that praise was Bad Bunny.
His halftime performance was more than a concert, it was a cultural statement. Moving, emotional and unapologetically artistic, the set was performed entirely in Spanish, yet its message transcended language barriers. Across living rooms nationwide, viewers didn’t just watch, they felt it.
At one point, the words “The only thing more powerful than hate is love” illuminated the scoreboard above the field, turning the stadium into a beacon of unity. Later, a football in Bad Bunny’s hands bore the phrase “Together, we are America,” a quiet yet powerful reminder of shared identity and collective strength.
From team loyalties to halftime hype, Roadrunner students made one thing clear: when it comes to the Super Bowl, the entertainment factor reigns supreme.
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