Cheerleader “Hotness” Predicting The Winner of The Big Game

Every football season brings bold predictions, hot takes, and theories that have little to do with what actually happens on the field. Fans love finding creative — and sometimes ridiculous — ways to forecast the winner of the BIG GAME. Over the years, predictions have been based on everything from logo color theories to animals picking teams in viral videos, and even outcomes of novelty events like the Puppy Bowl. These ideas aren’t meant to be serious; they’re part of the fun, superstition, and spectacle that surrounds the biggest game of the year.

But lately, one prediction trend has sparked pushback.

When Fun Turns Questionable

Among the playful theories circulating online is the claim that the BIG GAME winner can be predicted based on which team has the “hottest” cheerleaders. While some fans frame it as a joke, critics argue that this crosses a line. Unlike puppies picking footballs or guessing based on color schemes, this theory centers on judging real people by their appearance — not their talent, athleticism, or professionalism.

This year's hype squads in the BIG GAME are the Seahawks Dancers and the Patriots Cheerleaders.

What Fans Are Arguing About

Supporters of the theory argue that fans have always talked about cheer squads and that it’s just another harmless Super Bowl debate. Others strongly disagree, pointing out that cheerleaders are trained performers and athletes who rehearse year-round, represent their teams at community events, and play a professional role within the organization. Reducing them to a “hotness” factor, they argue, reinforces outdated stereotypes and shifts focus away from the game itself.

A Bigger Cultural Conversation

The debate has grown beyond football. For some, it reflects a larger issue in sports culture, how women are discussed, valued, and portrayed. While most fans agree that quirky prediction methods are part of Super Bowl tradition, many are questioning where the line should be drawn between fun speculation and disrespect.

Most "Buzz" Instead of "Hottness"

Despite the criticism, some fans point to social media popularity, viral routines, or long-standing reputations of certain cheer squads and jokingly claim that “buzz equals wins.” Others push back hard, arguing that football outcomes have nothing to do with sideline aesthetics and everything to do with preparation and execution on the field.

The Bottom Line

Super Bowl predictions don’t have to make sense to be entertaining. But as fans continue to invent new ways to call the winner, many are asking whether some theories should stay off the scoreboard altogether and whether the focus should return to what actually decides championships: the game on the field.