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Texas edges Ohio State in top-rated college football game of 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 3:51 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Texas edges Ohio State in top-rated college football game of 2026 season

Summary

Texas staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Ohio State 24-23 in a thrilling game on September 12, 2026. The clash, which averaged nearly 14 million viewers, marked the season's first match to surpass 10 million viewers. Arch Manning contributed significantly by throwing a touchdown pass in the final quarter, while Hollywood Smothers secured a game-winning rush. Other notable matches included Oklahoma's upset win over Michigan and Wisconsin's loss to Notre Dame at Lambeau Field, as college football television ratings continued to be strong early in the season. Ratings tracking will be updated weekly with ongoing viewership details.

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By the Numbers

•Texas rallies from 23-3 deficit to win against Ohio State.
•Game becomes most-watched of the early season, attracting 14 million viewers.
•Oklahoma suffers upset against Michigan in another Week 2 matchup.
•Wisconsin loses to Notre Dame 41-13 during their opening game at Lambeau Field.
•TV ratings for all college football games will be updated weekly.

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3:51 AMYahoo Sports — College Football TV Ratings: Tracking the most-watched games of the 2026 season

What they're saying

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Last year, college football saw its TV ratings surge and looked to keep the trend going in 2026. On3 is tracking the most-watched games of the season, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel data compiled weekly. Through the first two weeks, Texas’ thrilling comeback win over Ohio State emerged as the top game of […]
— Yahoo Sports

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