My Perfect Sports Weekend

Sometimes the sports gods just decide, “Yeah, this fan has earned it.” And this past weekend? That was me living in sports heaven.

It all kicked off Friday night with the Hawkeyes. The first half felt like a track meet—points flying all over the place, not exactly the style we’re used to. But the offense kept rolling and Iowa pulled it off. Starting a weekend with a Hawkeye win is always the right way to set the tone.

Saturday brought me pure joy: Nebraska lost. And listen, I don’t care who they’re playing—when the Huskers take an L, my day instantly gets better. It’s like clockwork. Watching their fans start the “we’re back” chatter every offseason, only to crumble in September, will never get old.

Then came Sunday, and the early slate already had me grinning. The Packers went down in devastating fashion to the Browns. Watching Green Bay lose is fun enough, but watching them lose heartbreak-style? Chef’s kiss. That’s the good stuff. Somewhere out there a Packers fan was throwing a foam cheesehead at their TV, and that image alone fuels me.

But the main event—the Bears. Not only did they win, but they looked legit. Caleb and the offense clicked, the defense held it down, and for once, it felt like we were watching a team that could actually make noise. For a Bears fan, those days don’t come around nearly enough, so you better believe I’m soaking it in.

And then… the cherry on top: the couch change parlays. They weren’t just hitting—they were cashing big. Including a six-leg parlay at +4826 odds. That’s the kind of win that makes you think, “Maybe I am a betting genius,” even though I know I’ll probably blow it next week. Worth every second.

So, let’s recap: Iowa win ✔️, Nebraska loss ✔️, Packers heartbreak ✔️, Bears domination ✔️, parlays cashing ✔️. If that’s not a perfect sports weekend, I don’t know what is.

Article by Ryan Burhite