Stephen A. Smith triggers Cowboys nation giving wild prediction he'd beat Trump before Dak Prescott beats the Eagles
A really strange thing is happening in the world of football and politics. It has nothing to do with a new game, trade, or injury but it's making headlines everywhere. Fans are now talking about Stephen A.
Smith and the Dallas Cowboys in the same sentence, but not for reasons you'd expect. A new poll is going viral. It says the ESPN analyst has a better shot at becoming the next President of the United States than the Dallas Cowboys have at winning the
Super Bowl
anytime soon. And yes, the internet has exploded with reactions.
Stephen A. Smith could beat
Donald Trump
before
Dak Prescott
wins a Super Bowl
According to a recent fan poll shared on July 7, 2025, Stephen A. Smith has better odds of defeating Donald Trump in a presidential election than Dak Prescott has at winning Super Bowl 60 for the Dallas Cowboys.
Stephen A. Smith, who is 57 and best known for his loud NFL takes on ESPN, often targets Dallas Cowboys fans. The veteran analyst from the Bronx has long joked about the team's failures. After this poll came out, fans were quick to joke online, saying they would
'rather vote for Stephen A. than bet on the Cowboys.'
The Dallas Cowboys have not won a Super Bowl since 1996 and their chances aren't looking bright. Despite new coaching staff and player additions, most oddsmakers are not hopeful. Stephen A. Smith even joked on his show,
'I'll be in the White House before Dak sees a ring.'
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Stephen A Smith lashes out after Dak Prescott calls Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl favorites
Earlier this month, Dak Prescott, theDallas Cowboys quarterback, said in an interview that he believes the Dallas Cowboys can win it all this year.
He was confident about the team's 2025 NFL season chances under new offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer.
Stephen A. Smith saw the clip and quickly responded on
'First Take'.
He said, 'This is the same story every year. False hope. Same ending. No Super Bowl.'
The Dallas Cowboys open their season against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1. After that, they'll face top teams like the Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, and Minnesota Vikings. Fans are waiting to see if Dak Prescott proves Stephen A. Smith wrong or just gives him more jokes.
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