CFP title game most-watched of season but viewership down
Ohio State's win over Notre Dame in Monday night's CFP National Championship game was the most-watched game of the season. However, it was a double-digit drop in viewers from last year.
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Ohio State vs. Notre Dame in the CFP Championship Game most watched non-NFL event in past year
According to ESPN PR, the game between OSU and the Irish pulled in 22.1 million viewers, the most watched non-NFL sporting event over the past year. The game peaked at 26.1 million viewers between 8:30 and 8:45 p.m. ET.
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Ohio State's second title in the CFP era averages 22.1 million viewers, a 12% decline from last year
ESPN announced Wednesday that the Buckeyes' second national championship in the CFP era averaged 22.1 million viewers. It was the most-watched, non-NFL sporting event over the past year, but a 12% drop from the 25 million who tuned in for Michigan's 34-13 victory over Washington in 2024.
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CFP national championship game averaged 22.1 million viewers, drop from 2024 title game
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