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Set, Hike: Super Bowl LI by the Numbers

By Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief|January 30, 2017

Super Bowl LI aires on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017. The New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons will face off for the honor of being named world champions. Image source NFL.

A year of preparation has come down to this: 60 minutes, 92 players and one trophy.

The Super Bowl has become a cultural event in most American households, raking in hundred of thousands of viewers each year.

This year’s match-up is between the Atlanta Falcons, led by quarterback Matt Ryan and wide receiver Julio Jones, and the New England Patriots, led by quarterback Tom Brady and wide receiver Julian Edelman. Lady Gaga is set to perform in the halftime show.

Here are some numbers every viewer should know, whether it’s their first time watching or their 51st.

All images from NFL.

Make sure to tune in and support your favorite team.

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Cybele Zhang, Editor-in-Chief

Cybele Zhang joined the Oracle writing staff in 2015. She was promoted to Sports Editor as a sophomore and to Editor-in-Chief as a senior. Cybele graduated...

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Alexandra Chang • Jan 31, 2017 at 3:47 pm

Thank you for providing all of this information. For a person who never watches football, it was really helpful! Great article and infographic 🙂


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Portia Freeman • Jan 31, 2017 at 3:20 pm

I really liked your infographic! It was very interesting, especially because I have never really watched or paid any attention to the Super Bowl! Thanks Cybele! Good job.


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Anna Allgeyer • Jan 31, 2017 at 3:18 pm

This article was highly informative for a potential first time Super Bowl viewer! Thanks Cybele!


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Cat Oriel • Jan 31, 2017 at 12:37 am

creative title and beautiful infographic 🙂 Can’t wait for the Super Bowl!!


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