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Rose Bowl Viewership Soars Past 24 Million!
6 Jan
Summary
- Rose Bowl viewership reached 23.9 million, highest in CFP 12-team era.
- Quarterfinal ratings grew significantly year-over-year for most games.
- Overall CFP quarterfinal round viewership increased 14% from last season.
The Rose Bowl game, where Indiana decisively defeated Alabama, captivated an audience of nearly 24 million viewers. This impressive figure represents the highest viewership recorded for any College Football Playoff game within the newly expanded 12-team format. The broadcast drew 23.9 million viewers, with a peak of 25.6 million, indicating immense public interest.
This year's CFP quarterfinals largely experienced substantial year-over-year ratings growth. The Cotton Bowl, featuring Miami's upset victory over Ohio State, garnered 19.0 million viewers, a 37% increase from the prior year's Fiesta Bowl. Similarly, the Sugar Bowl saw an 18% rise in viewership with 18.7 million people watching Ole Miss's win against Georgia.
While Oregon's Orange Bowl win against Texas Tech saw a slight dip in viewership compared to the previous year, the overall trend for the quarterfinal round was overwhelmingly positive. Collectively, the quarterfinal games experienced a 14% boost in ratings compared to the previous season. The initial rounds of the CFP also saw a modest 3% increase in viewership.
