Ohio State vs Iowa sets ESPN College GameDay viewership record

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Ohio State vs Iowa sets ESPN College GameDay viewership record
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The Ohio State vs. Iowa episode of ESPN College GameDay, held in Iowa City, became the most-watched October episode in the show's history, attracting 3.7 million viewers in its final hour. This season's most-watched College GameDay episode reflects strong interest and viewership, coinciding with Iowa's first host for the show in 30 years and featuring guest picker Caitlin Clark, a prominent Iowa women's basketball figure. The episode also marked the fourth consecutive week of record viewership for College GameDay, further emphasizing its popularity over Fox's Big Noon Kickoff. The next College GameDay is set to take place in Tuscaloosa ahead of the Alabama vs. Georgia matchup.

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  • •Episode is most-watched October edition ever
  • •Attracted 3.7 million viewers in last hour
  • •Held in Iowa City, last episode there was 30 years ago
  • •Caitlin Clark served as guest picker
  • •Next location for College GameDay is Tuscaloosa
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According to ESPN public relations, the Ohio State vs. Iowa ESPN College GameDay was the most-watched October episode ever.

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