Notre Dame is one of the most popular and polarizing programs in college football. As such, the Irish are also one of the most viewed teams, regularly amassing huge TV viewership numbers.
This past weekend versus Georgia Tech in Atlanta was no different.
On3 has compiled data from network press releases to piece together the top 10 most-watched games of Week 8 in college football.
Data from SEC Network, ACC Network, and the Longhorn Network are not included since those networks don’t pay for Nielsen to measure viewership. Nielsen figures include streaming viewership and out-of-home viewing.
Viewers saw Michigan State edge above .500 with an upset of the Hawkeyes.
ND spotted the Yellow Jackets an early lead, but the outcome was never in doubt in the second half.
Buffs turned a potential thriller into a snoozer by declawing the Cats, 34-7, in Tucson.
These are solid numbers for a Friday night and testament to how well the Ducks draw nationally.
Those who hung in to the end witnessed a heroic performance from Mizzou QB Brady Cook.
Illinois’ 1924 throwback unis alone made this battle of ranked teams can’t-miss viewing.
The Hoosier curiosity factor drove viewership to levels this program hasn’t seen in over a generation.
Those who tuned in were treated to an exciting slugfest featuring 56 second-half points.
The SEC took the top two spots in the rankings, including this rivalry that went down to the wire.
A massive audience saw Georgia answer critics and Texas fall for the first time this season.
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