Coming this Sunday to Glendale, Arizona is a Rihanna concert interrupted by a football game. Jokes aside, the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in the 57th Super Bowl.
The two teams have never played each other in the Super Bowl, and it’s been 5 years since the Eagles last won the championship in 2018. The Chiefs claimed a Super Bowl victory in 2020, but tasted bitter loss in 2021′s big game.
So both teams have something to prove going into Sunday. The game will pit Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes against the Eagles QB, Jalen Hurts. Due to this star-studded match up, USC students have turned to sports betting. Sophomore AJ Raf has already put money on the game.
AJ Raf: I currently have already $60 invested in PrizePicks.
There are even grassroots betting pools for USC students besides big-name organizations like PrizePicks. Business Administration major Anish Gundimeda plans to use his financial savvy to do just that.
Anish Gundimeda: I’m planning on organizing a pool so that other people can bet.
Other students are spurning the habit given its addictive qualities. Freshman Human Bio major Dylan Tuncel broke it down for us.
Dylan Tuncel: I’m trying to quit. I’ve been of it off for a few few weeks, so I don’t know if now’s a good time to relapse, but it’s the Super Bowl. We’ll see what happens.
Nonetheless, people place sports bets for a reason. Evan Brunner, a math major at Arizona State University, sang its praises.
Evan Brunner: I mean, it makes it a lot more fun, I’ll tell you that. I’d watch it more. I’d watch it closer for sure.
For some, the thrill of risk enhances the overall viewing experience. And for others, the reclusive Rihanna will draw their attention.