College Football TV Ratings: Most-Watched Teams of the 2025 Regular Season

College football viewership rose 2% overall heading into conference championship weekend, with the SEC dominating the ratings landscape. ABC aired nine of the top 10 most-watched games, underscoring the conference's drawing power. Nielsen data (excluding SEC Network, ACC Network, and CBS Sports Network) highlights the biggest audience magnets.

Here are the Top 10 most-watched teams (average viewers per game on rated networks):

1. Alabama – 8.49 million

The Crimson Tide topped the list despite an early loss to Florida State. Key draws included the Iron Bowl win over Auburn (11.3 million viewers, fifth-most watched game).

2. Texas – 7.55 million

Arch Manning's first year as starter fueled massive interest, including the record Lone Star Showdown loss to Texas A&M and a Week 1 clash at Ohio State (16.6 million viewers).

3. Georgia – 7.48 million

The Bulldogs' overtime win at Tennessee (12.6 million) ranked fourth overall, boosting their average.

4. Ohio State – 6.57 million

The Buckeyes starred in the season's top two games: a 18.4 million-viewer win
over Michigan and the 16.6 million opener vs. Texas.

5. Oklahoma – 6.47 million

High-profile matchups like wins over Michigan (9.7 million) and rivalries against Texas elevated the Sooners.

6. LSU – 6.42 million

Multiple primetime games over 6 million viewers kept the Tigers strong, including the finale vs. Oklahoma.

7. Tennessee – 6.21 million

The Georgia thriller and other big slots propelled the Vols (note: six games on unrated SEC Network).

8. Auburn – 5.255 million

The Iron Bowl's 11+ million viewers lifted the Tigers into the top 10.

9. Michigan – 5.08 million

"The Game" against Ohio State drew a season-high 18.4+ million.

10. Texas A&M – 4.99 million

An 11-1 record and the revived rivalry win over Texas capped a strong ratings year.

Beyond the Top 10

11. Florida (4.68M)
12. Ole Miss (4.48M)
13. South Carolina (4.15M)
14. Florida State (4.07M)
15. Notre Dame (3.93M)The SEC's grip on viewership remains firm, setting up big numbers for championships and the playoff ahead.