A strong anthem performance at SoFi Stadium had NFL fans thinking ahead to the biggest stage in the building.
Morgan St. Jean handled the national anthem before Monday Night Football this week, and her rendition quickly drew attention from viewers who already had Super Bowl LXI in mind.
Rams.com described St. Jean as an “American singer-songwriter, content creator and Los Angeles native.”
The reaction online came fast. One fan wrote, “Beautiful Anthem.
Wow! Get her out there for the Super Bowl in this building.
Morgan St Jean heck of a job,” while another posted, “Absolutely moving, beautiful expression of our National Anthem that made people feel the power and patriotism of our Republic,” Another viewer wasn’t quite as sold, saying, “Started off ok, but then…”
The timing of the buzz makes sense. Super Bowl LXI is scheduled for Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium, and it will be the ninth Super Bowl played in Los Angeles. The building last hosted the game in 2022, when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals.
Before the conversation turned to the anthem, the Bills and Rams put on a wild finish. Buffalo escaped with a 37-34 overtime win after Tyler Bass drilled a 45-yard field goal. The Rams had a chance to answer in the extra period, but Buffalo blocked their kick attempt.
Josh Allen was again a force on the ground, piling up 121 rushing yards on 10 carries to help the Bills move to 4-1. Matthew Stafford threw for 383 yards for Los Angeles, which dropped to 2-3.
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