College Football TV Ratings Surge in Week 4
College football’s TV ratings surge continued in Week 4, with ABC once again emerging as a big winner. The network maintained its strong presence in the Top 10 most-watched games of the week.
Top Performers
The most-watched game of Week 4 was the in-state showdown between Florida and Miami, which drew 6.5 million viewers on ABC. The Oklahoma vs. Auburn thriller anchored the afternoon window of games, with 6.1 million viewers tuning in to ABC.
Game Highlights
Florida at Miami
The game between Florida and Miami was a closely watched contest, with the Hurricanes getting two fourth-quarter touchdowns to create separation and seal the 26-7 victory over the Gators at Hard Rock Stadium.
Auburn at Oklahoma
The matchup between Auburn and Oklahoma was a thrilling one, with Jackson Arnold’s return to Norman drawing plenty of attention. However, John Mateer and Oklahoma got the better of Auburn to get the home victory, although the Heisman Trophy frontrunner played through an injury which will now require surgery.
Michigan at Nebraska
The game between Michigan and Nebraska saw two of the Big Ten’s up-and-coming quarterbacks go against each other. Ultimately, Bryce Underwood and Michigan took down Dylan Raiola and Nebraska in a close one, with both players showing their potential.
Other Notable Games
Other notable games in the Top 10 included Texas Tech at Utah, which drew 4.0 million viewers on FOX, and Syracuse at Clemson, which drew 3.4 million viewers on ESPN before being interrupted by weather.
TV Ratings
The TV ratings for Week 4 were strong, with several games cracking the 2 million viewer mark. The Top 10 most-watched games of the week were:
- Florida at Miami – 6.5 million viewers (ABC)
- Auburn at Oklahoma – 6.1 million viewers (ABC)
- Michigan at Nebraska – 5.3 million viewers (CBS)
- Texas Tech at Utah – 4.0 million viewers (FOX)
- Syracuse at Clemson – 3.4 million viewers (ESPN)
- Purdue at Notre Dame – 3.1 million viewers (NBC)
- Iowa at Rutgers – 3.0 million viewers (FOX)
- Illinois at Indiana – 2.5 million viewers (NBC)
- Arkansas at Memphis – 2.1 million viewers (ABC)
- Michigan State at USC – 2.1 million viewers (FOX)
Conclusion
In conclusion, Week 4 of the college football season saw a surge in TV ratings, with ABC emerging as a big winner. The network’s strong presence in the Top 10 most-watched games of the week was a significant factor in its success. With conference play on the horizon for most power conferences, viewership numbers are on a strong trajectory entering the final week of September. As the season continues to heat up, fans can expect to see even more exciting matchups and strong TV ratings in the weeks to come.
