Alabama vs. Georgia Draws 12M Viewers, Most-Watched Primetime CFB Game Since 2017

Alabama's thrilling 41-34 victory over Georgia captured the largest college football audience in seven years, peaking at 14.1 million viewers.

The game averaged 12 million viewers on ABC and ESPN's streaming platforms, making it the most-watched regular-season primetime game since 2017.
The audience peaked at 14.1 million during the final minutes as Alabama held off Georgia's second-half rally.
Alabama's win propelled them to the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25, while Georgia dropped from second to fifth.
The matchup featured dramatic moments, including a 75-yard touchdown pass by Alabama's Jalen Milroe and a game-sealing interception by Zabien Brown.
This game marked the highest viewership for a regular-season game on ABC since the 2020 Citrus Bowl and highlighted the enduring importance of top-tier college football matchups.