Following the recent matchup between Texas and South Carolina, ESPN announced that the SEC on ABC double-header achieved a significant milestone. This marked the first time in 28 years that a single network aired two college football games, each attracting over ten million viewers.
The Alabama-Tennessee game averaged 10.7 million viewers, peaking at 14.7 million, making it the second-most-watched game between these two teams on record. The Georgia-Texas showdown garnered an average of 12.9 million viewers, peaking at 14.1 million, marking ESPN’s best regular-season college football game since 2016.
Both matchups were filled with excitement and compelling storylines, contributing to significant drama as the SEC season progresses. Notably, with no unbeaten teams remaining in the conference, it highlights the depth of talent and the impact of conference realignment on college football this year.
These viewership milestones underscore the growing popularity of college football and the increasing competitiveness within the SEC.
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