It turns out Warren Buffett may be as good at predicting football outcomes as he is at reading the markets.

The CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, who is reportedly worth upwards of $65 billion, laid down his first-ever wager at a Las Vegas sports book over the weekend. Buffett bet $550 at the MGM Grand on his alma mater, the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Because the Cornhuskers easily covered the 12.5-point spread in a 55-19 blowout of Fresno State, Buffett earned $500.



According to CNBC, a few other bettors saw Buffett lay down the cash on Nebraska and rushed over to make the same wager. Smart people.

Buffett was in Las Vegas for Floyd Mayweather's rematch with Marcos Maidana. The 84-year-old billionaire and the undefeated prizefighter have become buddies of late.

Buffett has boosted his sports profile considerably over the past year. Before the 2014 NCAA tournament, Buffett announced a $1 billion bracket challenge for anyone who could predict every single result of the men's basketball tournament. Not only did it earn Buffett tons of publicity, he got to keep his money. It only took 25 games for everyone who entered the challenge to be eliminated.

Big Ten Heisman Trophy Winners

 

Troy Smith

Ohio State quarterback, 2006.

 

Ron Dayne

Wisconsin running back, 1999.

 

Charles Woodson

Michigan cornerback/returner, 1997.

 

Eddie George

Ohio State running back, 1995.

 

Desmond Howard

Michigan receiver/returner, 1991.

 

Archie Griffin

Ohio State running back, 1975.

 

Archie Griffin

Ohio State running back, 1974.

 

Howard Cassady

Ohio State running back, 1955.

 

Alan Ameche

Wisconsin running back, 1950.

 

Vic Janowicz

Ohio State running back, 1950.

 

Les Horvath

Ohio State quarterback, 1944.

 

Bruce Smith

Minnesota running back, 1941.

 

Tom Harmon

Michigan running back, 1940.

 

Nile Kinnick

Iowa running back, 1939.

 

Jay Berwanger

Chicago running back, 1935.

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