We are so back.
And by "we," we mean aSuper Bowl logo conspiracy.
After a break for Super Bowl 58, the Super Bowl logo conspiracyreturned for Super Bowl 59. It all centers on the Super Bowl logo colors that season, which correspond to the teams playing in the game. Some think the colors have been a giveaway for who will make the championship game that season.
This gained steam during the 2022 NFL season. A year prior, the Super Bowl 56 logo was the first to introduce colors to the roman numerals. Red, orange and yellow were included. Two of those colors matched the title game combatants: theCincinnati Bengals(orange) andLos Angeles Rams(yellow). In 2022, the Super Bowl 57 logo featured green and red - the primary colors of the NFC championPhiladelphia Eaglesand AFC championKansas City Chiefs.
The conspiracy returned last season, as theEaglesand Chiefs met once again in a Super Bowl with a logo featuring green and red.
Super Bowl 60 kicks off in just under two weeks and there's another conspiracy that's emerged about it. Here's what to know:
Super Bowl VII (Dolphins 14, Washington 7): Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Manny Fernandez (75) tackles Washington running back Larry Brown (43) in Super Bowl VII at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Dolphins completed a 17-0 undefeated season with the win." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Super Bowl XVII (Washington 27, Dolphins 17): Washington running back John Riggins (44) breaks loose from Miami Dolphins defensive back Don McNeal (28) on a 43-yard touchdown run during Super Bowl XVII at the Rose Bowl." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Super Bowl XVIII (Raiders 38, Washington 9): Los Angeles Raiders running back Marcus Allen (32) carries the ball against Washington safety Mark Murphy (29) during Super Bowl XVIII at Tampa Stadium." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Super Bowl XXII (Washington 42, Broncos 10): Washington quarterback Doug Williams (17) looks to throw against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXII at Jack Murphy Stadium." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Super Bowl XXIV (49ers 55, Broncos 10) : San Francisco 49ers running back Roger Craig (33) celebrates with teammates against the Denver Broncos at the Superdome. The 55 points scored by the 49ers remains a Super Bowl record." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Super Bowl XXVI (Washington 37, Bills 24): Washington cornerback Alvoid Mays (20) hits Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly (12), causing him to fumble during Super Bowl XXVI at the Metrodome." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Super Bowl 51 (Patriots 34, Falcons 28 - OT): New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman hauls in a catch off a deflected pass that would help New England mount the largest comeback in Super Bowl history. The game also featured the first ever overtime in a Super Bowl." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Super Bowl 53 (Patriots 13, Rams 3): Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore makes a pivotal interception in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. With the win, the Patriots tied the Steelers for most Super Bowl victories (six)." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Super Bowl 55 (Buccaneers 31, Chiefs 9): Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski spikes the football after catching a touchdown pass during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Super Bowl 56 (Rams 23, Bengals 20): Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp catches the game-winning touchdown pass as Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple defends at SoFi Stadium." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Super Bowl 57 (Chiefs 38, Eagles 35): The Chiefs' Kadarius Toney (19) is tackled by the Philadelphia Eagles' Nakobe Dean (17) and Arryn Siposs (8) after a Super Bowl-record 65-yard punt return at State Farm Stadium." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Super Bowl 58 (Chiefs 25, 49ers 22, OT): Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (12) celebrates with quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) after the game-winning touchdown in overtime against the San Francisco 49ers." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
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What is the Super Bowl logo conspiracy?
This year's Super Bowl conspiracy did not arise solely from the game's logo. It actually came from a social media post published by the NFL's X account on the morning of the season opener between Philadelphia and theDallas Cowboys.
The graphic featured one player from each of the 32 teams walking toward Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The two quarterbacks appearing closest to the stadium will face off in Super Bowl 60:Sam DarnoldandDrake Maye.
32 teams with February dreams. We're so back.pic.twitter.com/3myEdLhOG8
— NFL (@NFL)September 4, 2025
Darnold and theSeattle Seahawksearned their spot in the Super Bowl with a win over theRams. That victory came after Maye and theNew England Patriotswon a snow-covered AFC championship game over theDenver Broncos.
After some eagle-eyed NFL fans pointed this out, the league's VP of communications weighed in emphatically to shut down any concerns.
Re: the "controversy" over this image - no.https://t.co/KHB55pDDvm
— Brian McCarthy (@NFLprguy)January 26, 2026
For those wondering, the Super Bowl 61 logo is yet to be released. Time will tell if there's any way to pitch a conspiracy around that one.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Super Bowl logo conspiracy: NFL post from September sparks concern
