The Seminoles’ ability to captivate a national audience was once again on full display during their Week 0 matchup against Georgia Tech in Dublin, Ireland. Despite a disappointing loss, the game drew an impressive viewership of 5 million viewers.
FSU vs. Georgia Tech was the most-watched noon game on ESPN since the 2016 Ohio State vs Michigan game. This isn’t an isolated incident; it marks the 33rd time since 2012 that FSU has drawn more than 4 million viewers for a game.
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The significance of these numbers cannot be overstated, particularly in the current landscape of college athletics where television contracts and media rights deals are driving conference realignment.