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Oregon Edges Ohio State in Most-Watched Big Ten Primetime Game Since 2008

The thrilling 32-31 victory drew 10.2 million viewers, marking a major milestone for college football viewership.

  • Oregon's narrow win over Ohio State peaked at 13.4 million viewers in the final moments.
  • The game was the most-watched regular-season Big Ten primetime matchup on NBC and Peacock since 2008.
  • Ohio State quarterback Will Howard's last-second slide was a pivotal moment in the game's dramatic conclusion.
  • Oregon's victory propelled them to the No. 2 spot in national college football polls, with Ohio State now ranked fourth.
  • Portland, Columbus, and Cleveland were among the top local TV markets for viewership during the game.
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