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Ohio State tops Iowa in most-watched college football game of Week 5

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 10:12 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Ohio State tops Iowa in most-watched college football game of Week 5

Summary

Ohio State faced Iowa on October 3, achieving a 31-14 victory at Kinnick Stadium. The game was the most-viewed of the week, attracting nearly 6 million viewers on CBS and peaking at 7 million. Jeremiah Smith excelled with 11 receptions for 206 yards and two touchdowns, solidifying his reputation as a leading talent this season. Other notable games included Alabama's victory over Mississippi State and Miami's win against Clemson, also contributing to strong viewership numbers during Week 5 of college football.

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By the Numbers

•Ohio State vs. Iowa, October 3, 31-14 final score.
•Game peaked at 7 million viewers, most-watched on CBS this season.
•Miami defeated Clemson 41-13 in another top game of the week.
•Alabama won against Mississippi State, drawing over 5 million viewers.
•Michigan lost to Minnesota, marking the Gophers' first home win over Michigan in 50 years.

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10:12 PMYahoo Sports — College Football TV Ratings: Most-watched games of Week 5

What they're saying

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As the conversation continues around college football’s TV ratings this season, the Big Ten scored the most-watched game of Week 5. CBS had the top game of the week on any network as Ohio State took down Iowa. The matchup became CBS’ most-watched game of the season with nearly 6 million viewers in the late-afternoon […]
— Yahoo Sports

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