College Football TV Ratings: Tracking the Top 10 most-watched teams of the 2026 season

1. Texas led the pack with an impressive 9.253 million average viewers, propelled by their victory over Ohio State. This Big Ten powerhouse was featured in two of the season's top games, both broadcast on ABC.

2. Wisconsin secured the second spot with 7.421 million viewers, following their intense matchup against Notre Dame on NBC. The Badgers' only televised game this season has yet to fall outside of the Nielsen measurement criteria.

3. Ohio State maintained its position at No. 3, garnering 6.720 million average viewers. Their Week 2 loss to Texas brought in nearly 14 million viewers, cementing their status as one of the most-watched teams in college football.

4. Georgia climbed to fourth place with 6.372 million average viewers, following their triumph over Alabama. The Bulldogs entered the top 10 after the win over Alabama, which was the second-highest-rated game of the season on ABC.

5. Oklahoma rose to fifth place with 6.274 million average viewers, thanks to their victory in the Red River Rivalry against Texas. Their game against Michigan in Week 2 also ranked among the season's most-watched games, with 8.2 million viewers on FOX.

6. LSU's ascent to sixth place with 6.153 million average viewers was marked by their Week 3 showdown against Ole Miss, which became the most-watched game of the year. The Tigers' performance under Lane Kiffin's leadership has been a standout feature of the 2026 season.

7. Alabama, with 5.918 million average viewers, maintained their position in the Top 10, thanks to their frequent appearances in the season's most-watched games. Their win over Mississippi State and Kentucky both drew impressive audiences on ABC.

8. Michigan held onto seventh place with 5.253 million average viewers, propelled by their Week 2 victory over Oklahoma. Their loss to Iowa in Week 4 attracted 4.46 million viewers on CBS, keeping them in Nielsen's most-watched list.

9. Ole Miss claimed the ninth spot with 5.209 million average viewers, following their dominant Week 5 performance against LSU. Their Week 4 win over Florida also contributed significantly to their viewership numbers.

10. Florida rounded out the Top 10 with 4.957 million average viewers, buoyed by their Week 4 triumph over Ole Miss. The Gators' performance, along with their prior victory over Ole Miss, has helped them secure a strong position in the Nielsen ratings.