College Football TV Ratings: Peach Bowl averages 18.0 million viewers, leads CFP semifinals

ESPN's College Football Playoff semifinals drew significant viewership, with the Peach Bowl between Indiana and Oregon leading the way. The game averaged 18.0 million viewers and peaked at 21.4 million, marking it as one of the top three audiences for the Peach Bowl. The Fiesta Bowl, featuring Miami versus Ole Miss, attracted 15.8 million viewers, peaking at 17.2 million. However, both games saw a slight decline in viewership compared to last year's matchups in the same slots.

Overall, College Football Playoff viewership increased by 14% leading into the semifinals, driven by strong quarterfinal ratings. The current CFP average is 14.9 million viewers, matching last season's performance. Indiana, in particular, has been featured in two of the most-watched games of this year's bracket.

In the semifinal games, Miami secured its first trip to the CFP title game with a dramatic 25-point fourth quarter, overcoming Ole Miss with