GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

College Football Games Viewership Statistics

College football games continue to be popular among viewers, with millions of fans tuning in to watch each game.

Last Updated: June 20, 2024

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In this post, we will explore a comprehensive overview of viewership statistics for college football games in recent years. From the most-watched games to the average viewership across different networks and seasons, these statistics provide valuable insights into the popularity and trends within the college football landscape. Join us as we break down the numbers and uncover key takeaways from the data.

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"During the 2019 season, the average viewership for college football games on ABC was 5.634 million viewers."

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"The 2020 SEC Championship game was the most-watched conference championship of the season, with an estimated 10.1 million viewers."

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"The 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship averaged 18.21 million viewers."

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"The 2020 season was the least-watched college football season in recent history, averaging 1.88 million viewers per game."

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"Notre Dame's victory over Clemson in 2020 was the most-watched regular season game, with 10.1 million viewers."

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"On average, ESPN was the most-watched network for college football games in 2019, with an average of 2.29 million viewers per game."

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"The 2019 game between LSU and Alabama was the most-watched college football game of the season, with a massive 16.64 million viewers."

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"The 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship game between Alabama and Georgia average 28.4 million viewers."

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"An average of 2.6 million viewers watched the 2020 Rose Bowl."

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"The 2010s season of college football averaged over 15 million viewers for the five most-viewed games."

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"The 2018 Red River Showdown between Texas and Oklahoma drew nearly 5.6 million viewers on FOX."

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"The 2020 Florida-Georgia game had a 42% decrease in viewership, drawing only 5.2 million viewers."

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"The 2018 college football season averaged 3.8 million viewers on ABC."

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"The 2019 Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn drew 11.4 million viewers"

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"The 2017 college football season averaged 1.98 million viewers per game across all networks."

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"The 2015 Ohio State-Michigan game averaged 10.8 million viewers on ABC."

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"The 2017 game between Georgia and Auburn drew an impressive 13.7 million viewers on CBS."

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"The 2017 national championship game between Clemson and Alabama drew 24.3 million viewers on ESPN."

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"The 2016 Alabama vs. LSU matchup drew 10.4 million viewers, the most-watched game of the week."

The viewership trends of college football games over the years reveal fluctuations in audience interest, with certain matchups and championship games standing out as major draws. While average viewership numbers vary from season to season, events like the College Football Playoff National Championship consistently attract large audiences. Networks like ABC and ESPN have proven to be popular choices for broadcasting college football games, with specific games like LSU vs. Alabama and Notre Dame vs. Clemson capturing the attention of millions of viewers. Overall, these statistics highlight the diversity in viewership across different games and years, showcasing the dynamic nature of college football as a televised sport.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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