13 Biggest 'Oh No' Moments in Super Bowl History

Daniel Bonfiglio Published 02/06/2024 in Funny

The biggest game in American sports is coming, and families around the country are getting their grills, flatscreens, and beer coolers ready for Super Bowl Sunday. In what's set to be a great matchup between a defending champion and under-dog quarterback, the stage is set for a game that can live up to the moment. And while Usher is no Rihanna or Eminem and Dr. Dre, hearing "Yeah" blast over stadium speakers is going to be lit for sure.

That is if everything goes to plan. Although all the people working as a part of this game are the best in the business at what they do, humans make mistakes, and things fail. So, in classic eBaum's World fashion, we've decided to assemble a short list of some of the biggest Super Bowl fails in recent memory. From the halftime show to the game itself, there are plenty of moments to choose from.

Perhaps the most obvious comes from Super Bowl 48 in 2013 when a spectacular Beyonce halftime show was quickly followed by a stadium blackout. In a game that had been dominated by the Ravens to that point, the 49ers were able to use the extra break and flip the script in the second half, although the Ravens still prevailed in the end.

Let's hope things go smoother this weekend.

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2. Beyonce Blackout
After a stunning halftime performance, there was a blackout before play resumed in Super Bowl 47. Did Beyonce use too much power? Possibly.
3. 28-3
After leading by a score of 28-3 very late in the third quarter, the Atlanta Falcons blew their lead and lost in overtime to the Patriots, thus cementing Tom Brady as the greatest of all time.
4. Left Shark
During Katy Perry’s halftime show, the dancing shark to her left famously went rogue with its choreography, leading to the all-time meme.
5. Intercepted at the Goal Line
The Seahawks were one yard away from winning Super Bowl 49, with the best short yardage running back in football. The whole world thought Marshawn Lynch was about to get the ball, except for coach Pete Carrol who called a pass play, which was then intercepted by Malcome Butler at the goal line - cementing another Patriots Super Bowl win.
6. Janet Jackson’s Slip-Gate
A wardrobe malfunction at the worst possible time gave her and Justin Timberlake’s halftime show audience more than they bargained for.
7. Tubi Ad
In a bit of genius marketing, Tubi decided to advertise their service by making it look like somebody was changing the channel. Fortunately, it was all part of the ad, but thousands of people were duped.
8. Super Bowl 48 Opening Safety
Payton Manning and his high powered Broco’s offense started Super Bowl 48 with a high snap that resulted in a safety. It was a sign of things to come in a route against the Legion of Boom.
9. Nationwide’s “Died in an Accident” Commercial
In one of the most controversial Super Bowl ads of all time, Nationwide tried to sell their insurance using a commercial of a child who had supposedly died in a car accident. People were not happy with the message.
10. Wide Right
With a chance to win Super Bowl 25, Buffalo Bills kicker Scott Norwood missed a 47-yard field goal, giving the win to the Giants.
11. Bruce Springsteen Power-Slide
Bruce Springsteen power-slid into a camera nether-regions first during his halftime show, bumping the camera man, and giving us this money shot.
12. Jackie Smith Drop
Cowboy’s Tight End Jackie Smith dropped a wide open touchdown in Super Bowl 13. Many attribute this play to the Cowboys’ loss.
13. Leon Lett Fumble
Leon Lett celebrated his fumble recovery touchdown a little too early, and Bills player Don Beebe knocked the ball out of his hands before he could score.
14. Holding?
In last year’s big game, Eagle’s corner James Bradburry was called for an inconsequential hold on JuJu Smith-Schuster. The Chiefs would use the call to score a touchdown, and ultimately win the game soon after.

1.
2. Beyonce Blackout
After a stunning halftime performance, there was a blackout before play resumed in Super Bowl 47. Did Beyonce use too much power? Possibly.
3. 28-3
After leading by a score of 28-3 very late in the third quarter, the Atlanta Falcons blew their lead and lost in overtime to the Patriots, thus cementing Tom Brady as the greatest of all time.
4. Left Shark
During Katy Perry’s halftime show, the dancing shark to her left famously went rogue with its choreography, leading to the all-time meme.
5. Intercepted at the Goal Line
The Seahawks were one yard away from winning Super Bowl 49, with the best short yardage running back in football. The whole world thought Marshawn Lynch was about to get the ball, except for coach Pete Carrol who called a pass play, which was then intercepted by Malcome Butler at the goal line - cementing another Patriots Super Bowl win.
6. Janet Jackson’s Slip-Gate
A wardrobe malfunction at the worst possible time gave her and Justin Timberlake’s halftime show audience more than they bargained for.
7. Tubi Ad
In a bit of genius marketing, Tubi decided to advertise their service by making it look like somebody was changing the channel. Fortunately, it was all part of the ad, but thousands of people were duped.
8. Super Bowl 48 Opening Safety
Payton Manning and his high powered Broco’s offense started Super Bowl 48 with a high snap that resulted in a safety. It was a sign of things to come in a route against the Legion of Boom.
9. Nationwide’s “Died in an Accident” Commercial
In one of the most controversial Super Bowl ads of all time, Nationwide tried to sell their insurance using a commercial of a child who had supposedly died in a car accident. People were not happy with the message.
10. Wide Right
With a chance to win Super Bowl 25, Buffalo Bills kicker Scott Norwood missed a 47-yard field goal, giving the win to the Giants.
11. Bruce Springsteen Power-Slide
Bruce Springsteen power-slid into a camera nether-regions first during his halftime show, bumping the camera man, and giving us this money shot.
12. Jackie Smith Drop
Cowboy’s Tight End Jackie Smith dropped a wide open touchdown in Super Bowl 13. Many attribute this play to the Cowboys’ loss.
13. Leon Lett Fumble
Leon Lett celebrated his fumble recovery touchdown a little too early, and Bills player Don Beebe knocked the ball out of his hands before he could score.
14. Holding?
In last year’s big game, Eagle’s corner James Bradburry was called for an inconsequential hold on JuJu Smith-Schuster. The Chiefs would use the call to score a touchdown, and ultimately win the game soon after.

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13 Biggest 'Oh No' Moments in Super Bowl History

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2. Beyonce Blackout
After a stunning halftime performance, there was a blackout before play resumed in Super Bowl 47. Did Beyonce use too much power? Possibly.

3. 28-3
After leading by a score of 28-3 very late in the third quarter, the Atlanta Falcons blew their lead and lost in overtime to the Patriots, thus cementing Tom Brady as the greatest of all time.

4. Left Shark
During Katy Perry’s halftime show, the dancing shark to her left famously went rogue with its choreography, leading to the all-time meme.

6. Janet Jackson’s Slip-Gate
A wardrobe malfunction at the worst possible time gave her and Justin Timberlake’s halftime show audience more than they bargained for.

7. Tubi Ad
In a bit of genius marketing, Tubi decided to advertise their service by making it look like somebody was changing the channel. Fortunately, it was all part of the ad, but thousands of people were duped.

8. Super Bowl 48 Opening Safety
Payton Manning and his high powered Broco’s offense started Super Bowl 48 with a high snap that resulted in a safety. It was a sign of things to come in a route against the Legion of Boom.

9. Nationwide’s “Died in an Accident” Commercial
In one of the most controversial Super Bowl ads of all time, Nationwide tried to sell their insurance using a commercial of a child who had supposedly died in a car accident. People were not happy with the message.

10. Wide Right
With a chance to win Super Bowl 25, Buffalo Bills kicker Scott Norwood missed a 47-yard field goal, giving the win to the Giants.

11. Bruce Springsteen Power-Slide
Bruce Springsteen power-slid into a camera nether-regions first during his halftime show, bumping the camera man, and giving us this money shot.

12. Jackie Smith Drop
Cowboy’s Tight End Jackie Smith dropped a wide open touchdown in Super Bowl 13. Many attribute this play to the Cowboys’ loss.

13. Leon Lett Fumble
Leon Lett celebrated his fumble recovery touchdown a little too early, and Bills player Don Beebe knocked the ball out of his hands before he could score.

14. Holding?
In last year’s big game, Eagle’s corner James Bradburry was called for an inconsequential hold on JuJu Smith-Schuster. The Chiefs would use the call to score a touchdown, and ultimately win the game soon after.

1.

2. Beyonce Blackout

3. 28-3

4. Left Shark

5. Intercepted at the Goal Line

6. Janet Jackson’s Slip-Gate

7. Tubi Ad

8. Super Bowl 48 Opening Safety

9. Nationwide’s “Died in an Accident” Commercial

10. Wide Right

11. Bruce Springsteen Power-Slide

12. Jackie Smith Drop

13. Leon Lett Fumble

14. Holding?

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2. Beyonce Blackout After a stunning halftime performance, there was a blackout before play resumed in Super Bowl 47. Did Beyonce use too much power? Possibly.

3. 28-3 After leading by a score of 28-3 very late in the third quarter, the Atlanta Falcons blew their lead and lost in overtime to the Patriots, thus cementing Tom Brady as the greatest of all time.

4. Left Shark During Katy Perry’s halftime show, the dancing shark to her left famously went rogue with its choreography, leading to the all-time meme.

6. Janet Jackson’s Slip-Gate A wardrobe malfunction at the worst possible time gave her and Justin Timberlake’s halftime show audience more than they bargained for.

7. Tubi Ad In a bit of genius marketing, Tubi decided to advertise their service by making it look like somebody was changing the channel. Fortunately, it was all part of the ad, but thousands of people were duped.

8. Super Bowl 48 Opening Safety Payton Manning and his high powered Broco’s offense started Super Bowl 48 with a high snap that resulted in a safety. It was a sign of things to come in a route against the Legion of Boom.

9. Nationwide’s “Died in an Accident” Commercial In one of the most controversial Super Bowl ads of all time, Nationwide tried to sell their insurance using a commercial of a child who had supposedly died in a car accident. People were not happy with the message.

10. Wide Right With a chance to win Super Bowl 25, Buffalo Bills kicker Scott Norwood missed a 47-yard field goal, giving the win to the Giants.

11. Bruce Springsteen Power-Slide Bruce Springsteen power-slid into a camera nether-regions first during his halftime show, bumping the camera man, and giving us this money shot.

12. Jackie Smith Drop Cowboy’s Tight End Jackie Smith dropped a wide open touchdown in Super Bowl 13. Many attribute this play to the Cowboys’ loss.

13. Leon Lett Fumble Leon Lett celebrated his fumble recovery touchdown a little too early, and Bills player Don Beebe knocked the ball out of his hands before he could score.

14. Holding? In last year’s big game, Eagle’s corner James Bradburry was called for an inconsequential hold on JuJu Smith-Schuster. The Chiefs would use the call to score a touchdown, and ultimately win the game soon after.

1.

2. Beyonce Blackout

3. 28-3

4. Left Shark

5. Intercepted at the Goal Line

6. Janet Jackson’s Slip-Gate

7. Tubi Ad

8. Super Bowl 48 Opening Safety

9. Nationwide’s “Died in an Accident” Commercial

10. Wide Right

11. Bruce Springsteen Power-Slide

12. Jackie Smith Drop

13. Leon Lett Fumble

14. Holding?

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2. Beyonce Blackout
After a stunning halftime performance, there was a blackout before play resumed in Super Bowl 47. Did Beyonce use too much power? Possibly.

3. 28-3
After leading by a score of 28-3 very late in the third quarter, the Atlanta Falcons blew their lead and lost in overtime to the Patriots, thus cementing Tom Brady as the greatest of all time.

4. Left Shark
During Katy Perry’s halftime show, the dancing shark to her left famously went rogue with its choreography, leading to the all-time meme.

6. Janet Jackson’s Slip-Gate
A wardrobe malfunction at the worst possible time gave her and Justin Timberlake’s halftime show audience more than they bargained for.

7. Tubi Ad
In a bit of genius marketing, Tubi decided to advertise their service by making it look like somebody was changing the channel. Fortunately, it was all part of the ad, but thousands of people were duped.

8. Super Bowl 48 Opening Safety
Payton Manning and his high powered Broco’s offense started Super Bowl 48 with a high snap that resulted in a safety. It was a sign of things to come in a route against the Legion of Boom.

9. Nationwide’s “Died in an Accident” Commercial
In one of the most controversial Super Bowl ads of all time, Nationwide tried to sell their insurance using a commercial of a child who had supposedly died in a car accident. People were not happy with the message.

10. Wide Right
With a chance to win Super Bowl 25, Buffalo Bills kicker Scott Norwood missed a 47-yard field goal, giving the win to the Giants.

11. Bruce Springsteen Power-Slide
Bruce Springsteen power-slid into a camera nether-regions first during his halftime show, bumping the camera man, and giving us this money shot.

12. Jackie Smith Drop
Cowboy’s Tight End Jackie Smith dropped a wide open touchdown in Super Bowl 13. Many attribute this play to the Cowboys’ loss.

13. Leon Lett Fumble
Leon Lett celebrated his fumble recovery touchdown a little too early, and Bills player Don Beebe knocked the ball out of his hands before he could score.

14. Holding?
In last year’s big game, Eagle’s corner James Bradburry was called for an inconsequential hold on JuJu Smith-Schuster. The Chiefs would use the call to score a touchdown, and ultimately win the game soon after.