Discover Super Bowl’s Record-Breaking Lowest Halftime Score
Super Bowl LX witnessed an unusual scoreline as the Seattle Seahawks led the New England Patriots 6-0 late in the second quarter. Despite being low, this score is not a record for the lowest halftime score in Super Bowl history.
Lowest Halftime Scores in Super Bowl History
The current record for the lowest halftime score belongs to Super Bowl IX, held following the 1974 season. In this match, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Minnesota Vikings and ended the first half with a score of 2-0.
Key Events from Super Bowl IX
- The only points in the first half came from a safety.
- Quarterback Fran Tarkenton of the Vikings lost the ball in his own end zone.
- Steelers defensive end Dwight White recorded the first safety in Super Bowl history.
- Pittsburgh secured a 2-0 halftime lead and later won the game 16-6.
Super Bowl LIII’s Halftime Score
Another notable low halftime score occurred during Super Bowl LIII. The New England Patriots led the Los Angeles Rams 3-0 at halftime. This was achieved through a 42-yard field goal by kicker Stephen Gostkowski in the second quarter.
Super Bowl Halftime Scoring Overview
| Super Bowl | Teams | Halftime Score | Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| IX | Steelers vs. Vikings | 2-0 | 16-6 |
| LIII | Patriots vs. Rams | 3-0 | 13-3 |
| LX | Seahawks vs. Patriots | 6-0 | In Progress |
Halftime scores can often reflect the dynamics of the game. Super Bowl LX demonstrates this trend, highlighting how, historically, low scores can still lead to exciting finishes.
