Most-Watched College Football Games of Week 8: Where Did Notre Dame Rank?

Find out where Notre Dame's game ranked among the most-watched matchups of Week 8, and see which games drew the biggest TV audiences.

Oct 19, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Aneyas Williams (20) runs the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Notre Dame is one of the most popular and polarizing programs in college football. As such, the Irish are also one of the most viewed teams, regularly amassing huge TV viewership numbers.

This past weekend versus Georgia Tech in Atlanta was no different.

On3 has compiled data from network press releases to piece together the top 10 most-watched games of Week 8 in college football.

Data from SEC Network, ACC Network, and the Longhorn Network are not included since those networks don't pay for Nielsen to measure viewership. Nielsen figures include streaming viewership and out-of-home viewing.

Top 10 Most-Viewed Games of Week 8

10. Iowa at Michigan State [NBC] 1.57 million viewers

Viewers saw Michigan State edge above .500 with an upset of the Hawkeyes.

9. Notre Dame vs. Georgia Tech [ESPN] 1.59 million viewers

ND spotted the Yellow Jackets an early lead, but the outcome was never in doubt in the second half.

The Fighting Irish SWARMED the Yellow Jackets in a 31-13 Notre Dame victory over Georgia Tech in Atlanta. https://t.co/hE2GhlyeUo pic.twitter.com/pEq34k0MLL

— Tyler Horka (@tbhorka) October 20, 2024

8. Colorado at Arizona [FOX] 2 million viewers

Buffs turned a potential thriller into a snoozer by declawing the Cats, 34-7, in Tucson.

7. Oregon at Purdue [FOX] 2.1 million viewers

These are solid numbers for a Friday night and testament to how well the Ducks draw nationally.

6. Auburn at Missouri [ESPN] 2.4 million viewers

Those who hung in to the end witnessed a heroic performance from Mizzou QB Brady Cook.

5. Michigan at Illinois [CBS] 3 million viewers

Illinois' 1924 throwback unis alone made this battle of ranked teams can't-miss viewing.

4. Nebraska at Indiana [FOX] 3.2 million viewers

The Hoosier curiosity factor drove viewership to levels this program hasn't seen in over a generation.

Indiana stays undefeated with a DOMINATING win over Nebraska.

Are they top 10 team? pic.twitter.com/ULEJGeRUhh

— College Football Alerts  (@CFBAlerts_) October 19, 2024

3. Miami at Louisville [ABC] 4.1 million viewers

Those who tuned in were treated to an exciting slugfest featuring 56 second-half points.

2. Alabama at Tennessee [ABC] 10.2 million viewers

The SEC took the top two spots in the rankings, including this rivalry that went down to the wire.

Oh my goodness, Touchdown Tennessee

Nico to Chris Brazzell for 6 pic.twitter.com/k2xkA8iSWp

— Trey Wallace (@TreyWallace_) October 19, 2024

1. Georgia at Texas [ABC] 13.2 million viewers

A massive audience saw Georgia answer critics and Texas fall for the first time this season.

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