ESPN's College GameDay is stirring up excitement for Week 12, but the real drama unfolded in Week 11! The show's destination has sports fans buzzing, but it's the ratings that have everyone talking.
Following the thrilling BYU vs. Texas Tech matchup in Lubbock, ESPN revealed its plans for the upcoming week. College GameDay is headed to Pittsburgh for the highly anticipated Notre Dame vs. Pitt clash. This announcement comes after a historic game between Texas Tech and BYU, both vying for dominance in the Big 12. With both teams featured in the College Football Playoff rankings, the stakes were sky-high!
Adding to the excitement, NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes, a Texas Tech legend, joined the show as a guest picker. This visit marked a nostalgic return to Texas Tech, recalling the iconic 2008 victory against No. 1 Texas, where Michael Crabtree's last-second touchdown sealed the deal.
But here's where it gets controversial—the ESPN and YouTube TV dispute. Despite the blackout, College GameDay attracted 1.2 million viewers on Pat McAfee's X account in Week 10, and the numbers are expected to rise. And this is the part most people miss—College GameDay is just one piece of ESPN's TV ratings triumph. ABC has dominated with 21 of the year's 25 most-watched games, including the Georgia-Florida rivalry, which captivated 7.8 million viewers.
As the season unfolds, the ratings saga continues. Will College GameDay maintain its momentum? And what's your take on the ESPN-YouTube TV dispute? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
