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re: Highest Rated National Title Games for Television

Posted on 1/9/19 at 12:31 pm to
Posted by RD Dawg
Atlanta
Member since Sep 2012
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Posted on 1/9/19 at 12:31 pm to
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And there are a lot of cord-cutters who did still watch


And many didn't.

Also games pre cable drew many more casual viewers.

Please correct original numbers.
Posted by stat19
Member since Feb 2011
29350 posts
Posted on 1/9/19 at 12:34 pm to
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Not true. Nielsen does now count streaming through Hulu Live and YouTube TV.


We were Nielsen family members from 2011 through 2014 - when we cut the cord. Nielsen explained to me that as such our partnership would be terminated as they didn't count streaming.

If they have since incorporated streaming I'd be interested to know when as I am certain 2014 wasn't included.
Posted by BHMKyle
Birmingham, AL
Member since Feb 2013
5076 posts
Posted on 1/9/19 at 12:38 pm to
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Also games pre cable drew many more casual viewers.


That's not always the case.

Explain how Ohio State can play a National Title Game in 2014 on Cable against Oregon, in a game that was decided by 22 points..... and draw a 18.6 rating.

Yet that same Ohio State team played a National Title Game on a Network against LSU in 2007, in a game that was decided by 14 points.... and it only drew a 14.4

*Same Ohio State
*More Traditional Opponent with larger fan base
*Closer Game
*On a Major Network

.... yet fewer viewers than when they played on Cable.

That doesn't jive if the entire driver of these ratings is Cable vs. Network.

quote:

Please correct original numbers.


Numbers are from Sportsmediawatch.com. If you have an issue with them, take it up with that website.
This post was edited on 1/9/19 at 12:42 pm
Posted by RogerTempleton
Austin
Member since Nov 2014
3035 posts
Posted on 1/9/19 at 12:39 pm to
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However, Ohio State vs. Oregon in 2014 was on cable and is the second highest rated NC Game since 1998.


South will watch no matter what. Ohio State and Oregon meant entire midwest and large part of the west coast was also watching.
Posted by BHMKyle
Birmingham, AL
Member since Feb 2013
5076 posts
Posted on 1/9/19 at 12:40 pm to
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If they have since incorporated streaming I'd be interested to know when as I am certain 2014 wasn't included.


You are correct. Nielsen began counting streaming from Hulu Live and Google's YouTube TV in July of 2017
Posted by Cheese Grits
Wherever I lay my hat is my home
Member since Apr 2012
54792 posts
Posted on 1/9/19 at 12:41 pm to
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21.7- Texas vs. USC, 2005


I believe CA was #1 population state at the time and Texas was #2

Florida is #3

Anytime any of these 3 are involved you should expect good ratings

PA, IL, and OH are all in the Top 10 which helps Ohio State (PSU and UI not having teams in games)
Posted by schatman
Montana
Member since Nov 2018
2625 posts
Posted on 1/9/19 at 12:45 pm to
Lol- this kid RD Dawg wants SO badly for people to have cared more about UGA. They didn't. Sorry kid.
This post was edited on 1/9/19 at 12:50 pm
Posted by Korin
Member since Jan 2014
37935 posts
Posted on 1/9/19 at 12:54 pm to
Which ones were on ABC or Fox (network) vs ESPN (cable)?
Posted by stat19
Member since Feb 2011
29350 posts
Posted on 1/9/19 at 12:55 pm to
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Nielsen began counting streaming from Hulu Live and Google's YouTube TV in July of 2017


Good to know. Thanks!

What about the ESPN networks? How are they counted in the streaming-ratings process?

We watched the SECCG, all bowl games through the ESPN app on Roku.
This post was edited on 1/9/19 at 12:56 pm
Posted by RD Dawg
Atlanta
Member since Sep 2012
27303 posts
Posted on 1/9/19 at 1:21 pm to
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Lol- this kid RD Dawg wants SO badly for people to have cared more about UGA. They didn't. Sorry kid.



Just STFU...it's flat silly to compare cable vs OTA TV.

It's my entire point you dolt and if you're gonna post ratings get the numbers right.(which he didn't do)
Posted by Smart Post
Member since Feb 2018
3539 posts
Posted on 1/9/19 at 1:25 pm to
I don't see aggy's national title game following the 1939 season on here.

Can anyone help?
Posted by GusAU
Member since Mar 2014
3663 posts
Posted on 1/9/19 at 1:36 pm to
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Also interesting that 8 of the top 9 are all from the BCS era when the title games were played on Sunday and not Monday


Only one of the BCSNC games were on a Sunday.
This post was edited on 1/9/19 at 1:51 pm
Posted by VaBamaMan
North AL
Member since Apr 2013
7653 posts
Posted on 1/9/19 at 1:50 pm to
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Yes, that's true. However, Ohio State vs. Oregon in 2014 was on cable and is the second highest rated NC Game since 1998..... so it shows that being on cable doesn't necessarily hinder it from hitting a huge rating.


It also got a major boost from being the first ever playoff title game.

Oregon is not a ratings bonanza. And the Midwest generally watches title games no matter what. Though I'm sure Ohio St was able to pull in a lot more casual fans in Michigan, Indiana, PA...etc, than a SE team would.
Posted by escatawpabuckeye
Member since Jan 2013
958 posts
Posted on 1/9/19 at 1:58 pm to
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Then why is this near the bottom?

quote:
14.4- LSU vs. Ohio St., 2007 


Because we all sort of knew we were not going to win that game. Minimal enthusiasm from Ohio state’s perspective
Posted by WildManGoose
Member since Nov 2005
4568 posts
Posted on 1/9/19 at 1:59 pm to
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13.7- USC vs. Oklahoma, 2004


That's surprising. Blue bloods and the 2 most recent Heisman winners.
Posted by RollTide4Ever
Nashville
Member since Nov 2006
18318 posts
Posted on 1/9/19 at 5:53 pm to
Big state populations matter (except for Cali), imo. Oklahoma vs. Oregon would've been in the gutter b/c they're smaller pop. states.
Posted by RollTide4Ever
Nashville
Member since Nov 2006
18318 posts
Posted on 1/9/19 at 5:58 pm to
Cali doesn't care that much about football and okie is small state. What a clusterf---- of a season.
Posted by Giant Leaf
On Leaf
Member since Nov 2015
4229 posts
Posted on 1/9/19 at 6:02 pm to
This matters first



And then matchup and then network vs. cable and then time/day of airing
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