Michigan-Ohio State Game Breaks Viewership Records Amid Scandal
The fiercely contested game, which took place amid a sign-stealing scandal, was the most-watched college football regular-season game since 2011.
- Michigan's 30-24 victory over Ohio State was the most-watched college football regular-season game on any network since 2011, averaging 19.1 million viewers.
- The game was the most-watched college football game of the 2023 season and the most-watched college football game in the history of FOX Sports.
- The game took place amid a sign-stealing scandal that has engulfed Michigan's program and forced head coach Jim Harbaugh to serve a three-game suspension.
- The game featured several thrilling moments, including a touching scene where the crowd rallied around the team after offensive lineman Zak Zinter suffered a broken leg.
- The Wolverines will face Iowa in the Big Ten championship game as Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh returns from his suspension.