In a rivalry that compares everything we are comparing television ratings as well — especially when Michigan and Ohio State both appeared in the Rose Bowl and National Championship in back-to-back seasons.
While Ohio State beat Notre Dame 34-23 to win the National Championship on Monday night, the ratings dipped 12 percent compared to Michigan’s 34-13 National Championship win over Washington last year.
The Ohio State-Notre Dame CFP national championship averaged 22.1 million viewers on ESPN.
Last year's Michigan-Washington title game last year drew 25.1 million. pic.twitter.com/hcxVpUiN74— Front Office Sports (@FOS) January 22, 2025Per Front Office Sports, Ohio State’s win over Notre Dame averaged 22.