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Texas ranks first in college football TV ratings after three weeks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 4:07 PM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Texas ranks first in college football TV ratings after three weeks

Summary

As of late September 2026, Texas leads college football in TV ratings, averaging 8.643 million viewers following a notable game against Ohio State. Ohio State follows closely with 8.508 million, bolstered by their match against Texas that attracted nearly 14 million viewers. LSU is also in the top three, averaging 8.495 million views, driven by a highly-watched game against Ole Miss. Other teams in the top rankings include Wisconsin, Michigan, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Alabama, and Florida. The season has seen an overall increase in viewership, continuing a trend from 2025.

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By the Numbers

•Texas averages 8.643 million viewers through three weeks.
•Ohio State's loss to Texas recorded nearly 14 million viewers.
•LSU's game against Ole Miss is the most-watched of the season so far.
•Wisconsin's season-opening matchup attracted over 7.4 million viewers.
•Oklahoma's viewership from games shows strong fan engagement.

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After seeing a 9% increase in minutes viewed in 2025, college football is looking to see TV ratings continue their upward trajectory in 2026. Nielsen has also unveiled its official list of most-watched teams. Nielsen ranked the Top 10 teams based on average viewership this year. ABC, CBS, The CW, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, […]
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