re: CBS most watched college football game was not B1G

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But Western Kentucky can?

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Western Kentucky does have NIL money. The service academies do not.

Sankeys bitch arse still left $200million on the table with the deal with the Devil, I mean Disney.

Of course it was. CBS didn’t really broadcast as many games as all the other networks.

Western Kentucky gets to recruit anyone

Service academies have a pool limited to who is willing to enlist

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They made such a great decision to drop the SEC

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CBS didn't decide to drop the SEC.

The SEC told CBS to frick off when they asked for an extension, after having refused to increase the rates they agreed in 2008 when the conference expanded in 2012. SEC office told CBS they would regret it, and didn't let go of the grudge.

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They cant get the type players it requires to run modern offenses.


But Western Kentucky can?

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You do realize the requirements it takes to get into the service academies don't you?

gonna piggy back on a ratings topic -

https://www.smry.ai/proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportshistori.com%2F2025%2F12%2Fcollege-football-tv-ratings-most-watched-teams-of-the-season.html%23google_vignette

link is for a paywall bypass site - lists the regular season ratings for individual teams - top 10 plus a few more -

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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.

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Moving A/N to the dead week after Championship weekend was really smart.


Glad we got the W and retained the CIC Trophy.

My favorite game to watch. No NIL. No Portal.

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And I wish our games were still on CBS tbh.

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I wish our games were still on Jefferson Pilot.