The 2025 Super Bowl national anthem unofficially lasted 2 minutes flat, from the song's first word to the end of the final note held. The over/under for the performance was set at 2 minutes and 0.5 seconds, so the under ended up hitting, as confirmed by BetMGM.

Brooks performed the song without a hitch with actress Marlee Matlin at his side interpreting the lyrics in American sign language. But ever since then, the NFL has required all artists performing the national anthem at the Super Bowl to provide a pre-recorded rendition in case of snafus like this one.

Before 'The Star Spangled Banner' was the national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was the Black national anthem. This year, it turns 125