Unveiling the Top 10 Most-Watched College Football Games of Week 7: ABC Dominates, Red River Rivalry Steals the Spotlight
The college football season is in full swing, and Week 7 delivered some thrilling matches that captivated audiences across the nation. Among the sea of games, ABC emerged as the clear winner in terms of TV ratings, securing the top three spots with its SEC tripleheader. The Red River Rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma took center stage, attracting nearly 9 million viewers and becoming one of the most-watched games of the 2025 season so far.
But ABC's dominance didn't stop there. The network's SEC tripleheader showcased the intense competition within the conference, with three games drawing a combined audience of over 20 million viewers. The Alabama-Missouri clash, the Georgia-Auburn renewal, and the Texas-Oklahoma showdown all contributed to ABC's impressive ratings.
On3, in collaboration with Nielsen Big Data + Panel, has compiled the Top 10 most-watched college football games of Week 7. Here's a breakdown of the week's most popular matches:
Texas vs. Oklahoma
- Date/Time: Oct. 11, 3:30 p.m. ET
- Network: ABC
- Viewers: 8.7 million
- The Red River Rivalry lived up to its name, as Arch Manning and Texas defeated John Mateer and Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl.
Alabama at Missouri
- Date/Time: Oct. 11, Noon ET
- Network: ABC
- Viewers: 7.0 million
- Alabama extended its winning streak to five games with a 27-24 victory over Missouri, showcasing the team's resilience.
Georgia at Auburn
- Date/Time: Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Network: ABC
- Viewers: 6.7 million
- The Deep South's Oldest Rivalry game saw Georgia emerge victorious with a 20-10 win over Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Ohio State at Illinois
- Date/Time: Oct. 11, Noon ET
- Network: FOX
- Viewers: 5.9 million
- Ohio State dominated Illinois, securing the Illibuck trophy with a 34-16 victory.
Indiana at Oregon
- Date/Time: Oct. 11, 3:30 p.m. ET
- Network: CBS
- Viewers: 5.6 million
- Indiana made a statement by defeating Oregon, averaging 5.6 million viewers and becoming CBS's most-watched game of the 2025 season.
Michigan at USC
- Date/Time: Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Network: NBC
- Viewers: 4.3 million
- The Michigan-USC showdown lived up to the hype, with USC's offense shining in a 31-13 victory.
Florida at Texas A&M
- Date/Time: Oct. 11, 7 p.m. ET
- Network: ESPN
- Viewers: 2.6 million
- Florida and Texas A&M treated viewers to a high-scoring affair, with the Aggies pulling away for a 34-17 win.
Pitt at Florida State
- Date/Time: Oct. 11, 12 p.m. ET
- Network: ESPN
- Viewers: 2.1 million
- Florida State's losing streak continued after a 34-31 defeat to Pitt.
Iowa State at Colorado
- Date/Time: Oct. 11, 3:30 p.m. ET
- Network: ESPN
- Viewers: 1.4 million
- Colorado secured its first Big 12 win of the season with a 34-31 victory over Iowa State.
Arizona State at Utah
- Date/Time: Oct. 11, 10:30 p.m. ET
- Network: ESPN
- Viewers: 1.3 million
- Arizona State struggled without Sam Leavitt, but the game still attracted 1.3 million viewers.
As the 2025 college football season progresses, ABC's dominance in TV ratings continues, with conference play intensifying the competition. The network's SEC tripleheader and the Red River Rivalry have been key drivers of this trend, solidifying ABC's position as the top choice for college football enthusiasts.
