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College football TV ratings: How Indiana’s national championship win over Miami shattered record viewership

Indiana's thrilling victory over Miami in the national championship game on January 19, 2026, not only marked the Hoosiers' first championship title but also shattered viewership records, averaging 30.1 million viewers. The game, which ended with a dramatic last-minute play, became the most-watched non-NFL sporting event since 2016, reflecting the growing popularity of college football.

College football TV ratings: How Indiana’s national championship win over Miami shattered record viewership

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Key Highlights

  • Indiana finished the season 16-0, achieving only the second such record in college football history.
  • The national championship game drew an average of 30.1 million viewers.
  • The viewership peaked at 33.2 million during the game.
  • This was the most-watched game of the College Football Playoff (CFP) and the second-most-watched national championship game since the CFP's inception in 2014.
  • The game featured a decisive play by Fernando Mendoza and a late interception by Jamari Sharpe.
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Sources

  1. College football TV ratings: How Indiana’s national championship win over Miami shattered record viewership
  2. CFP TV ratings: Indiana's win over Miami draws in 30.1 million viewers

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