Frequently, we have posters from other teams with rich traditions questioning the size of Ohio State's fanbase. This came up and we posted the results of national studies backing up the Ohio State claim. Here's a little something else, Ohio State also draws eyeballs.
On Thursday, 28.2 million viewers watched Oregon blow out Florida State 59 to 20 in the Rose Bowl. Later in the night, 28.3 million tuned in as Ohio State upset top-seed Alabama 42 to 35 in the Sugar Bowl.
These numbers make the semifinal games the two most-watched broadcasts in cable TV history.