Pittsburgh Steelers fans were hopeful to see Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin make a dream run to the Super Bowl in the 2025 season. That didn’t happen, but the Steelers did secure the AFC North title and finished with a 10-7 record. After a disappointing 24-point playoff loss, Tomlin elected to step away from coaching, marking the end of an era in Pittsburgh football. Now, the Steelers are entering a new chapter, but the 2025 season hasn’t officially been wrapped up yet.
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Steelers'QB Aaron Rodgers chats with former head coach Mike Tomlin during a home game in Pittsburgh in the 2025 NFL season.
As Super Bowl LX approaches, the Seattle Seahawks are set to face off against the New England Patriots. While the Steelers aren’t lucky enough to be playing in this game, there’s still some Steelers history to keep an eye on. Former Steelers great Ben Roethlisberger set a Super Bowl record when he became the youngest starting quarterback to win the big game. He was 23 years and 340 days old when he led Pittsburgh to victory over the Seahawks in Super Bowl XL.
Now, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has the chance to break that record. If he wins, he will become the youngest quarterback to lift the Lombardi Trophy at just 23 years and 162 days old, surpassing Roethlisberger’s mark. Speaking on First Things First, Roethlisberger admitted he’s rooting for Maye to break his record. He also admitted it’s still hard to cheer for New England. It’s a mix of nostalgia and rivalry, proving that even in a new era, Steelers history continues to have a presence on the biggest stage.
"He's got a chance to break my youngest quarterback record that's been running for a long, long time now," Roethlisberger said Wednesday on FS1's First Things First. "I'm rooting for it. I'm rooting for him, but I'm not rooting for the Patriots because then they pass the Steelers in the list of most Super Bowls. So, I'm torn there."
Roethlisberger’s struggle to pick a side shows just how deep his connection to the Steelers runs. Pittsburgh has six Super Bowl titles, tied with the Patriots, and if New England wins Super Bowl LX, they would officially surpass the Steelers for the most championships by a single organization. That adds another layer to the story, making it hard for Roethlisberger to fully root for Maye even though he’s chasing his youngest quarterback record. It’s a mix of pride, nostalgia, and the competitive spirit that has always defined him.
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Former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger hugs ex-Patriots QB Tom Brady after a loss.
For Steelers fans, it’s a reminder of how strong the franchise’s history is. Even though Pittsburgh isn’t in the Super Bowl this year, the team’s legacy is still very much in play. Watching a young quarterback chase one of Roethlisberger's records is exciting, but the idea of the Patriots taking the title of organization with the most Super Bowls adds tension.
Steelers Enter New Era In 2026
At the end of the day, the 2025 season highlights a transition for the Steelers. They are entering a new era, but the history, the records, and the championships are still very much a part of the conversation. Super Bowl LX is a chance to watch football history unfold while remembering just how much the Steelers have shaped the game.
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Former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (#7) escapes the pass rush and prepares to make a throw as Pittsburgh takes on the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XL in Detroit, MI.
Now the 62-year-old Head Coach Mike McCarthy is tasked with coming to the Steel City and ending the Steelers’ playoff drought. Pittsburgh hasn’t truly been in the Super Bowl conversation for a decade. They haven’t won a playoff game since the 2016 season. McCarthy, a former Super Bowl champion himself, got the better of the Steelers when he won it in Green Bay, and now he’s trying to get it back for Pittsburgh as their head coach.
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