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Super Bowl 60 Coin Toss Controversy Unpacked
9 Feb
Summary
- Coin toss at Super Bowl 60 sparked online controversy.
- Seahawks receiver Cooper Kupp's call was unclear.
- Internet claimed the game was fixed due to the coin toss.

The Super Bowl 60 coin toss became an unexpected point of contention, fueling online debate. Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp's initial call at midfield was difficult to discern on the broadcast, leading to widespread speculation.
Many viewers and internet users believed Kupp called 'heads,' while the referee announced 'tails.' This discrepancy, coupled with the coin landing on heads, prompted accusations that the game was rigged in favor of the New England Patriots.
However, subsequent review of the broadcast clip revealed that Cooper Kupp indeed called 'tails.' The referee confirmed this call, and the Seahawks did not dispute the outcome, suggesting the Patriots' initial possession was legitimate.




