These cities watched more college football than any one else this season
Our Summary
The Nielsen ratings for the 2025 college football season have revealed Birmingham, Alabama, as the top TV market, highlighting the strong viewership in SEC territory. Six SEC markets were included in the top 10. Ohio State's fan base secured Columbus and Dayton the second and third spots, respectively. Notably, Indianapolis did not make the list despite Indiana's successful season and Notre Dame's presence in the area. The top 10 markets indicate a strong concentration of college football viewership in the South and Midwest regions.
The complete list of the top TV markets for the 2025 season is as follows:
- Birmingham (Alabama/Auburn)
- Columbus (Ohio State)
- Dayton (Ohio State)
- Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville (Clemson)
- Tulsa (Oklahoma/Oklahoma State)
- Oklahoma City (Oklahoma)
- Atlanta (Georgia/Georgia Tech)
- Knoxville (Tennessee)
- New Orleans (LS
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